Giveaways
About the Project
This project started when a Culver City Girl Scout saw the need for Culver City residents to improve their relationships with food waste. It all stems from a disconnect from the true value of our food that we largely get pre-packaged and from grocery chains. We don't see the resources and labor of the food that we consume, leading to the sentiment that food is a disposable resource. To reform our relationship with food, we must shop more sustainably, locally, and grow our own produce when possible. This is where this project comes into play, Ava wants to distribute compost and seeds to make gardening more accessible for her community. As for education, the guides on this website can help you learn how to shop more sustainably, garden, and begin to reform your relationship to food waste.
Ava Frans
17 years old, junior
Ava has always felt most at home amongst the trees and away from the city. All of her free time is spent learning more about the environment and how she can work to save it. She is extremely passionate about politics and loves having deep discussions with others about their perspectives. She has channeled her love of nature into this project and plans to work in conservation science in the future. She hopes to continue being an active proponent for climate justice through local activism.
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She's a member of the Vote16 Culver City campaign team, Ballona Creek Renaissance, the Culver City School District Green New Deal, and Youth and Government.
The Girl Scout Gold Award
The Gold Award is the most prestigious award that you can earn as a Girl Scout. It can be started as soon as you enter high school, during the levels of Seniors (grades 9-10) and Ambassadors (grades 11-12). It has to be done over the course of 80 hours and a minimum of 3 months.