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| Each FREE Outreach Program Includes | |
| Steel Drums | |
| Paint Supplies | |
| Gloves | |
| Sea Awards | |
| Certificate & Conservation Kit |
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Conservation & Art
Team-Up To Fight Trash!
Kids have some pretty great
ideas when you’re listening. In fact, kids who proudly scoured
local beaches of trash came up with the idea of Project Green.
The problem? Trash! The solution? Trash cans with a message from
kids!
Dolphin Encounters-Project B.E.A.C.H. put their idea into action
by creating the Project Green program. The lack of trash cans at
local beaches, parks and school grounds was appalling. Members of
the community fully support this project by donating steel drums,
paint and paint supplies (The Bahamas imports over 10,000 gallons
of oil each year. That’s
a lot of drums!)
But just putting a can there doesn’t solve the problem: we
have to change the way people think about trash. The first step is
to create stewardship in students by encouraging them to learn about
marine conservation issues. Then we provide a field trip where they
can express their concerns through art on the trash bins we have
collected. And finally, we place those bins in the community where
the message comes from the kids.
“This program takes an active role in promoting the importance
of keeping our islands beautiful, “ said Mr. Alpheus Ramsey,
Director of the Bahamas National Pride Association. “The kids
understood the need for more receptacles to be in public places and
had a great time planning and painting their personal messages about
conservation that they hope the public will heed."
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This FREE one-hour outreach program is hosted at Bahamas National Pride. Educators can expect a orientation on marine conservation. All paint supplies are provided. Kids & chaperones should wear old clothes that can get paint on them. After the program, each child proudly receives a sea award and some of those drums will go to your school grounds. Bring stewardship to your class by signing up for Project Green today!
How
does Project Green benefit kids?
| - | Kids learn the relationships of trash to marine life & the importance of a healthy Ocean. | |
| - | Kids utilize reading & language skills in learning marine conservation vocabulary. | |
| - | Project Green creates stewardship for the Bahamas which builds confidence in kids. |
Local
Business Support Being Very Green!
Local companies play an important role in Project Green.
C&S
Steel Building Supply Company and The Paint Place donated the paint
for the kick-off event. New Providence Development Company donated
fifty-five gallon oil drums to be used as receptacles.
Kelly’s Hardware, AID & Bahamian Paint have also sponsored
the paint & brushes that will be used for all of Project Green
events.
“We are so pleased that local firms have joined us and made
donations to this program,” said Michael Jervis, Manager
of Vertical Markets for the Ministry of Tourism.
“We all need to be involved in conserving and protecting
our natural heritage and we encourage other businesses to join
and support us in this important program.”
To donate paint,
drums or supplies, please call 1-242-394-2200.
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