A Transformational Journey for Young People: Emerging Writers, Readers, and Eco-Guardians-in-Training
🌱 Vision
The Eco-Guardian Youth Project (EGYP) is a growing movement to inspire, awaken, and empower young people of all ages—especially those 10 – 18—to step into their roles as joyful, creative stewards of the Earth.
Born from my book One Cause: Breaking Free from the Four Great Untruths—and Embracing the Truths That Will Shape Our Future, the project invites a new possibility for humankind: Homo guardianus—also known simply as Eco-Guardian-in-Training (EGiT).
Through a magical blend of storytelling, creative expression, and real-world eco-missions, youth discover their connection with nature, guided by the Four Great Truths—and learn to protect what they love.
Curious as to what the Four Great Truths are all about? Check out this short Ted-Talk inspired video:
Our vision is scalable: circles, clubs, and camps that ripple outward like the best parts of Scouting and 4-H—rooted in ecological wisdom, creativity, and joyful play.
🔆 Project Phases & Pillars
One Entry Point: Storyteller to Storymaker (ST/SM)
An interactive live or online event where kids co-create a story in real time.
This joyful experience sparks imagination, introduces eco-themes, and opens the door to the Eco-Guardian journey.
👉 If you are part of an involved, eco-conscious school or other youth-centered organization and would like to explore our facilitating a Storyteller to Storymaker event, Click Here to learn more or Contact Us.
Phase 1 – The Eco-Guardian Secret Library
A hidden, beautifully designed online library where readers discover eco-fiction, Earth-honoring nonfiction, and a growing archive of wisdom and missions.
Access is Pay-What-You-Can to ensure inclusivity.
Goals
🔗 Visit the Secret Library » (but be sure to keep it a secret.)
Phase 2 – The Eco-Guardian Writers Challenge
A year-round creative invitation for young writers and artists to express their love of Earth through stories, poems, or essays.
Open to ages 10 – 18 — join anytime!
All participants receive:
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A digital copy of Write On Purpose: Beginning Your Journey as a Young Eco-Author
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An Eco-Author or Eco-Artist certificate
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The opportunity to be featured in our youth-authored anthology
This is not a competition—it’s an invitation to create, connect, and contribute.
🔗 Learn More & Join the Challenge »
Phase 3 – Eco-Guardian Training Camp (EGTC) – Coming in 2026
For those who want to go deeper: an online-plus-local experience blending workshops, mentorship, and creative missions.
Includes:
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Interactive workshops
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Monthly Guardian Missions
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Peer support and creative exploration
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Family, teacher, and librarian participation
🔗 Bookmark this page and return in 2026 to explore the Training Camp »
💚 Why This Matters Now
The climate crisis, social fragmentation, and rising youth anxiety call for new forms of engagement.
EGYP meets that need through imagination, joy, and purpose—empowering youth not only to read and write but to become visionary collaborators in shaping a thriving, regenerative future.
🤝 Invitation to Collaborate
We’re seeking partners, educators, and supporters to help bring this vision to life. Together, we can nurture a generation who loves the Earth, believes in their own voices, and acts to protect what they love.
Contact:
📧 coachbrad21ATgmail.com
🌐 wbradfordswift.com
📰 One Cause: Breaking Free from the Four Great Untruths—and Embracing the Truths That Will Shape Our Future
