These groups contributed to the “Green Makeover” at Ellis Elementary through their products, services, and also with their participation at the Earth Fair.

Earth Force - This organization has been working with Ellis for several years to engage students to take active participation to improve their environment and community. Earth Force played an essential role in coordinating the "Green Makeover" with Earth Day Network.

Adobe Solar - This Colorado Company provided the solar system installed at Ellis Elementary and also participated in the Earth Fair. Adobe Solar provides high quality gridtied photovoltaic solar electric systems.

Denver Osteopathic Foundation - Initiated and presented a Safe Routes to School program at the Ellis Earth Fair to encourage more students to walk and bicycle to school.

Denver Public Schools - DPS worked quickly with Earth Day Network and partners to approve of and guarantee the sustainability of projects.

Environmental Protection Agency - Representative Patty Crow from the EPA region 8 office conducted an Energy Star Benchmarking of the school that will provide data to the school about the school's energy usage and key in areas where the school can reduce energy use.

GreenGrid - GreenGrid, owned by Weston Solutions, Inc. and ABC Supply Company, Inc., worked with students to plant around the school and also educated students about green roofs at the Earth Fair. Green roofs insulate buildings, save occupants money, improve water drainage, and provide aesthetically pleasing space for people, birds, and insects.

National Gardening Association - Provided a greenhouse and gardening tools for the school.

Purple Avocado Catering - Provided organic meals for staff and teachers.

Street Scapes - This one-stop shop for street, deck and patio furniture provided Ellis Elementary their first bike-racks ever! Street Scapes uniquely encourages and supports healthy lifestyles, alternative transportation and sustainable products, and offers fun bike racks like Bike-O-Saurus Rax.

Thank you also to Dana Miller, community activist, who supported the project and showed students how scary plastic bag waste can be!