You can do it as two,
You can gather a crew,
You may do what you can,
If you just have a plan.

It will help out the air, water, wildlife and earth,
It will show Mother Nature you know what she’s worth.

(I love Dr. Seuss and I am so glad his writing is still getting kids excited about doing something good for the environment).

This week’s pick: Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Youth Venture in a partnership with Earth Island Institute are offering The Lorax Challenge. The Lorax, as most people know, is a wonderful character created by Dr. Seuss to help warn the world of the dangers of over-industrialization and misuse of natural resources.

This opportunity asks people ages 12 to 20 to submit action plans for earth-saving ideas. To be eligible for the Lorax Grant “a venture team must be youth-created, -led, and -managed; be community-benefiting; be structured as a lasting organization; involve a strong team with clear, attainable goals and budget and the commitment to lead their venture; and have at least one "Ally" — a supportive adult who guides and encourages the team.”

You can submit your application online and teams that are chosen will receive up to $1,000 each to make their dreams a reality. Five grand prize (high school-age) winners will be given a trip to the University of Florida for a weekend of fun and learning.

Deadline for submission, May 31, two-oh-oh-eight,
So get your mind moving, be fast don’t be late!
You’ll help save something wonderful from a very bad fate,
And best thing of all, it will make you feel great!

(My apologies to Theodor Geisel).