Irvington students describe Wild Future project, raise nearly $10,000 for conservation

Two Irvington middle‑school students who founded Wild Future told the Greenburgh Town Board on Sept. 9 that young people can mobilize to fight climate change.

"We have produced 3 shows and raised close to $10,000 for environmental causes," the students said, describing fundraising and partnerships that included the Wildlife Conservation Society and a local clothing reuse group. They urged residents to buy clothing made from natural fibers and to recycle unwanted clothes through local programs such as greentreetextiles.org.

Supervisor Paul Feiner invited the students to share their work with town advisory boards and suggested they consider seats on the Conservation Advisory Board as student representatives. The students said they are continuing to develop shows and educational events and offered to return when they finish their next production.