January 10, 2008
MORPC Youth Advisory Council
You can nominate a young person for MORPC's new Youth Advisory Council. High school juniors and seniors with an interest in environmental sustainability are eligible for nomination.According to the annoucement:
"The council will provide students with an opportunity to share their views on energy conservation, global warming, and water and air quality issues. Students will also engage in the ‘Café Experience’. This innovative activity will include the creation of a mural depicting the council’s vision for a sustainable central Ohio. The ‘Café Experience’ is designed to spur conversation and encourageNomination forms for the Youth Advisory Council are available at the MORPC website. For more information contact MORPC Senior Education Coordinator Leslie Strader at 614-233-4124 or email mailto:Lstrader@morpc.org.
creative solutions to shared goals."
Labels: kids, leadership, volunteering
May 26, 2007
Make Art, Not Trash
Michelle Stitzlein makes sculpture and other art out of recycled objects. Recycled art probably won't save the world, but it's a great reminder that castoff materials can be reused and repurposed! And isn't hers cheerful? Michelle is the same artist who has been featured on Artzine all month, too.Michelle will be leading a family workshop at the Franklin Park Conservatory July 14 where you and your kid can make a Chillin Flower Magnet. The workshop is free with admission.
And if you grow to love making art from recycled objects, for a few bucks you can become a member of the Waste Not Center and access loads of free raw material. Or, on the supply side, if you have art or office materials to donate, give the center a call at (614) 278-9445.
Labels: arts, events, fun, kids, recycling, resources
March 11, 2007
Meet the Greens
There's a brand new environmental web site for kids from WGBH. It's so new that there isn't a ton of content yet. So far there's an introductory "Episode One" animation and links to other kid-friendly sites.Apparently, the site is one part of the wish of photographer and TEDPrize winner Ed Burtynsky.
