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Galvanizing the education community toward a boldly regenerative future.

Schools Leading Minnesota’s Sustainable Future

About

Bold Futures Now

Bold Futures Now is the partner that Minnesota teachers need: connecting schools to the world students will inherit. We bring environmentally driven, proven school-centered action and a statewide peer network so K–12 schools can improve learning, health and wellness, and operational efficiency. Every student deserves to graduate ready to help shape Minnesota’s sustainable future.

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Who We Serve

Minnesota Schools

All K–12 schools across Minnesota are seeking to improve learning environments, reduce costs, and connect students to their natural world.

Teachers & School Leaders

Educators ready to integrate sustainability, access free resources and best practices, and connect with a statewide network of peers.

Students

Young people are empowered to make a difference in their own communities through gained practical skills, environmental literacy, and leadership experience.

Community Partners

Nonprofits, businesses, and civic organizations that partner with schools to amplify local environmental and community engagement.

Funders & Sponsors

Individuals, foundations, and corporations investing in equitable, school-centered sustainability practices across all of Minnesota.

Our main Pillars

Three pillars carry a school from first step to statewide leadership.

Prepare

Equip Schools to Lead

Students and school leaders are equipped to lead and innovate.

Inspire

Make Progress visible

Schools become powerful, visible demonstrations of what’s possible.

Lead

Build a Statewide Network

A statewide ecosystem of education leaders advancing coordinated environmental leadership.

PARTNERS

Organizations that make us possible

Awards

Accolades and achievements: celebrating our design excellence

01

National Award for Architecture

2023

This award acknowledges the company’s ability to create spaces that are both visually stunning and functionally exceptional.

02

Best Residential Project

2022

This recognition highlights the company’s expertise in crafting personalized, inviting, and stylish living spaces that exceed clients’ expectations.

03

Top Honor Award Winner

2022

This award showcases the company’s ability to revolutionize workspaces, retail environments, or other commercial settings through forward-thinking design concepts and solutions.

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Testimonials

Impact of our Program in Schools

The ecological commitment and awareness among students at
Harbor City is truly unmatched.

Amaia Mayberry

HCIS Class of 2024

The NL-S YES! team took a large community problem into their own hands.

Taylor Templer

YES! Program Coordinator

he greener our school the better our environment!

Yuosrady Phoeurn

SUN Club and ShakoGreen! Initiative, Class of 2025