Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES
Posted by Steve Collins on 2/28/07
On 2/28/07 STEVE COLLINS wrote: Earth Day can also be about improving existing conditions through physical activity without involving costly materials: * correct dificiencies in the sanitary system (dig a new septic pit or extend the leach field, or redirect) - needs shovels and a plan * improve access to the stream (correct any damage the path may have done, encourage use by placing flat rocks or steps to keep users on path and not trampling plants alongside path, also makes access safer, fix erosion) * put on a play with an Earth Day theme (music and dance often soften the message) - face paint, a narrator, and a flute (?) can suffice instead of costly costumes or sets * have a team competition, but one that showcases reuse/recycling (refilling bottles relay, creating a reusable item out of discards, plant a weed relay to shore- up an eroded spot, write a poem in 2 minutes then read it aloud for fun and maybe a prize) To our sibling alpine lake fans, I wish you well. Hope this helps. Steve Collins, Director Environmental Affairs, Yellowstone National Park, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Wyoming, USA.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts at Yellowstone
Posts on this thread, including this one
- EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 2/08/07, by BRENDA PARKER.
- Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 2/28/07, by Steve Collins.
- Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 3/12/07, by Marilyn B..
- Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 1/31/08, by Melissa.
- Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 2/18/08, by ML Ramsey.
- Re: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, 3/17/08, by Leah.
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