Each of the five OLP working groups is a vital contributor to collaboratively fulfilling OLP’s responsibility to support the implementation of actions, coordinate resources, make recommendations to decision makers, and monitor progress towards state initiatives.

Environmental and Climate Literacy

The Environmental and Climate Literacy working group focuses on ensuring that every Maryland Student has access to environmental and climate education and that Maryland’s teachers have the funds, training, to support student achievement of Maryland State standards as they relate to environmental literacy.

College and Green Careers

The College and Green Careers working group focuses on the development of students’ knowledge and skills needed for success in college and the growing green workforce and supporting Maryland’s teachers in these efforts.

Access to Nature

The Access to Nature working group focuses on Maryland’s youth spending time outdoors engaging with the natural world.

• 2025 Meetings
• Feb 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 Agenda | Minutes

School Sustainability

The School Sustainability working group focuses on ensuring that Local Education Agencies (LEAs) lessen the environmental impact of their school buildings and grounds.

Networks

The Networks working group focuses on maintaining effective communication and facilitating collaboration between OLP’s members as well as the networks and groups vital to our work within and beyond Maryland.