Building the network schools need to lead on sustainability.

About

Who We Are

At Bold Futures Now, we believe that schoolyards, classrooms, and rooftops are more than physical spaces they are living laboratories for community transformation.

Minnesota’s schools reach 18% of our population daily and touch 40% of households. Yet, not every school or district has the resources to unlock environmental literacy and sustainable infrastructure on its own. Bold Futures Now fills this gap by serving as the coordinating engine that connects schools with proven frameworks, local partners, and peer networks.

As the non-profit program administrator and anchor partner for Minnesota GreenStep Schools in public-private partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), we bring climate-driven action directly into K–12 learning environments.

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Mission

Prepares, empowers, and supports students and school communities across Minnesota to build healthier schools, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

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Vision

Sustainability is the norm in schools.

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Purpose

To galvanize the education community toward a boldly regenerative future.

Team

The unwavering strength and unity of our team.

Katie Piehl

Katie Piehl

Founder & Executive Director

Our Founding Board

Thomas Fields

Thomas Fields

Architect

Frederic Simon

Frederic Simon

Architect

Megan Perkins

Megan Perkins

Lead Designer

Bringing BFN Concepts to Life

We believe schools across Minnesota can reach their full potential as centers of learning, health, and community leadership.