Minnesota Teens Tackle Climate Anxiety with Environmental Action

Wed Jul 09 2025 16:45:46 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Minnesota Teens Tackle Climate Anxiety with Environmental Action

The Green Crew, an initiative driven by teenagers in Minneapolis, empowers youth to confront their climate fears through hands-on conservation projects.


A group of Minnesota teenagers, united under the Green Crew, is turning their climate anxiety into action through various environmental initiatives such as tree planting and invasive species removal. Led by 18-year-old Sophia Peterson, these aspiring environmentalists are actively participating in projects that also foster community and skill-building.

In the early morning light of a Saturday in Minnesota, a diverse group of teenagers convened at an expansive tract of wooded land, ready to roll up their sleeves. Among them were enthusiasts of robotics, potential marine scientists, budding artists, athletes, and Scouts. While they possessed varying interests, a shared motivation united them: a deep concern for the planet and a willingness to engage in tangible conservation efforts amidst their worries about climate change.

Sophia Peterson, the group’s energetic 18-year-old leader, welcomed the participants with enthusiasm, stating, "Cool, let’s get started." This group is part of the Green Crew, an environmental organization formed by a teenager in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area that aims to help young individuals transform their anxiety over climate change into proactive, hands-on responses.

The Green Crew’s initiatives allow participants to take part in projects that directly impact their environment. This includes tree planting, trail restoration, and the removal of invasive species – all activities that help restore the local ecosystem while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among youths.

As part of a broader narrative captured in the "50 States, 50 Fixes" series, aimed at highlighting local solutions to environmental challenges, this initiative showcases how communities can tap the energy and creativity of young people to address pressing ecological issues. The group's engaging approach to activism can serve as a model for other areas, demonstrating that meaningful change can start on a local level with the contributions of inspired youth.

In a world grappling with climate-related anxiety, initiatives like the Green Crew are vital in empowering a new generation to become active stewards of the environment, alleviating their fears through constructive action and community engagement.

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