Get involved.
If you’re ready to get your hands dirty and meet other people passionate about environmental justice, we offer the below programs
Meals in Need Today (MINT)
Made for people in King County who need food and existing community gardens or food distributors.
The MINT program addresses food insecurity by providing meals to individuals in need while simultaneously fostering a deeper understanding of local food systems. We reach these goals by:
Hosting food distribution and community gardening events
Hosting educational events on food systems and cooking
Expanding pre-existing food distribution programs.
Community Classroom Initiative
Made for teachers and their students
Basilica Bio partners with classrooms to create tailored curriculum showcasing frontline community and BIPOC experiences with public health, environmental sciences, built environment, and history. Educators interested in using our materials in their curriculum can contact us for support in providing diverse perspectives in the classroom.
Bridge to Youth Leadership Program
The Bridge to Youth leadership program empowers BIPOC high school youth with the leadership skills to make a lasting impact on their community’s health and the environmental justice movement. Each accepted student learns practical applications of accessible communication, curriculum development, event planning, civic engagement, and advocacy. The program is structured as follows:
Crash Course: Participants receive comprehensive workshops in environmental justice. They will gain a deep understanding of the issues, solutions, and the power they have to make a difference.
Collaborating with an organization: Next, participants put their knowledge into action working hand in hand with an environmental justice organization to make a practical impact
Final Presentation: The program culminates in the student’s presenting at and facilitating a Gardening Under the Microscope (GUM) event where participants showcase their projects and contributions. The final products they create will be public-facing, amplifying their voices and advocating for change.
Applications will open in December.
Gardening Under the Microscope (GUM)
Made for everyone
We host GUM events once a month - they include a short presentation and a hands-on activity, such as community gardening, analyzing your neighborhood’s resources, or similar. If you’re interested, join our newsletter where we send out the schedule once a month.
Join us at upcoming events!
Donate to Basilica Bio
Basilica Bio is primarily funded by grants and donations. Your support is greatly appreciated, and allows us to continue running educational workshops, facilitating professional development for teachers, and running initiatives like Gardening Under the Microscope and Community Classroom.
