Here is a link to the school gardens at Ford Elementary School in Acworth. They have done a beautiful job and as we begin to think about what we can save from the DEAR Garden and what our new outdoor classroom/school garden will look like, we can look at these pictures for ideas and inspiration.
http://eeingeorgia.org/net/org/info.aspx?s=70349.0.0.4863
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Contests for Artists!!
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia encourage K-5th grade students to compete in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. This popular conservation art contest provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the wonders of Georgia's nongame plant and animal species. This year’s competition theme is “Celebrating Georgia’s Wildlife Diversity from the Mountains to the Sea.”
Eligibility:
1. The contest is open to individual students (no group drawings) in kindergarten through 5th grades.
2. Home-school groups, public schools and private schools are encouraged to participate.
3. Schools/groups may enter one poster from any or all divisions:
Division 1: Kindergarten
Division 2: First and second grades
Division 3: Third and fourth grades
Division 4: Fifth grade
4. Artwork must portray Georgia nongame (not legally hunted, trapped or fished) wildlife and plants.
Participants turn the posters in to the State Botanical Garden by March 21, 2011 for judging.
More information: http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/1110
hildren ages 6-14 are invited to submit paintings with the theme of 'Life in the Forests: Biodiversity' for the 20th Annual International Children's Painting Competition on the Environment.
Organized every year since 1991 by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Japan-based Foundation for Global Peace and Environment, Bayer and Nikon Corporation, the competition has received more than 3 million entries from children in more than 100 countries.
The first- and second-place winners will receive cash prizes of $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. Each winner will also receive a fully paid trip for themselves and a chaperone to the Tunza International Childrens Conference (date and venue to be announced later). Third through fifth place winners will each receive a certificate.
More information: http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/inner.asp?ct=competitions&comp=int_comp&int_comp=20th
Did you know ...
Emissions from cars and trucks harm the air we breathe. In fact, one mile of driving produces one pound of air pollution. Every mile counts! And even small actions like sharing a ride with a friend or riding the bus can make a big difference.
Your voice can be heard!
Create a comic strip that illustrates how everyday actions help reduce pollution and be part of the solution. Your message can be directed to your peers, your parents, or the general public and should relate to one or more of the following actions: no-Idling, riding a bus, carpooling, riding a bike, walking, riding the train (i.e., MARTA) or combining car trips.
Walk to East Cobb Park
Last Thursday Planet Patrol picked up trash along Roswell Road on our way to East Cobb Park. Everyone was so enthusiastic about cleaning up our road! I was so impressed!! We actually ran out of time and had to tell the kids to leave the trash behind so we could get to the park. This was hard for them to do!
Once we got to the park we met with Joni Atkinson from Cobb County Parks and Recreation and learned about some challenges facing public parks. Erosion was one problem and the Planet Patrollers had some great ideas on how we can help. We talked about invasive plants, we identified some birds and insects, and had a blast with the "dog poop relay!" (Don't worry, it was plastic poop, but now we all know how to properly clean up after a dog!)
We may have an opportunity to do some regular work at East Cobb Park -- a great chance for Planet Patrol to show our dedication to the maintenance and beauty of our community. Way to go Planet Patrollers!!
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