RE LOG Spring '25

28 Ransom Everglades LOG SPRING 2025 News By Kelly Jackson RE Director of Environmental Sustainability At Ransom Everglades, sustainability is more than a goal – it is a call to action. In a world facing increasingly urgent environmental challenges, we recognize our responsibility to lead, to educate and to inspire. Guided by our sustainability mission statement – to advance eco-conscious practices and champion climate education – our community made significant strides in 2024, creating meaningful change on our campuses and showcasing the power of collaboration among students, faculty, staff and families. These successes remind us that bold action is not optional; it is essential. Harnessing Renewable Energy and Supporting Clean Transportation In another step toward reducing our carbon footprint, we recently installed new solar panels on the roof of the Fernandez STEM Center, complementing our “305” installation on the Henry H. Anderson ’38 Gymnasium, and enabling us to harness more clean, renewable energy. We also introduced four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on our upper school campus, currently serving professional community members who choose sustainable transportation options. Soon, students and families will be able to use the EV charging stations, which were supported by a gift from the Class of 2022. Ransom Everglades also actively participates in Coconut Grove’s Bike Walk and Roll to School Day events every spring and fall semester. These events, which are popular with students and parents, encourage eco-friendly commuting while fostering a sense of community and environmental responsibility. Sustainability in Action: Leading the Charge for a Greener Future RE faculty member Jesse Velazquez leads a nature walk at the upper school to teach RE community members about native plants