Tip #2
Use a reusable shopping bag. Each reusable bag eliminates the need for 1,000 plastic bags or 500 paper bags over its lifetime
KAB provides resources and education to inspire individuals &
the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship
the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship
Go Green |
Clean Creek Campus
Would you like to foster student stewardship of our natural resources while using hands-on, multidisciplinary activities that meet state education standards? If so, Clean Creek Campus is the program for you. It's simple... participate in at least two lessons and complete a service project! (Now Scheduling for January to May 2009) What You Can Do! Involve your students in a service-learning project. Projects may include: · Installing a native habitat for wildlife · Beautifying/Restoring a Creek bank · Conducting a creek cleanup · Marking storm drains to prevent pollution in our creeks · Starting a composting system · Launching a Campus Recycling Campaign For more project ideas and a list of complimenting activities click here. What We Offer When your school becomes a Clean Creek Campus you will receive these benefits. · KAB and WPDR guidance in the planning and implementation of the stewardship project · Classroom activities led by KAB and WPDR · Project supplies including: gardening tools and cleanup, and storm drain marking kits · A Clean Creek Campus banner that recognizes your school’s participation Clean Creek Campuses click here to check out a great resource for creating your school garden. To enroll in Clean Creek Campus or for questions, click here or please contact: Monica Lopez Magee Education Program Manager Phone: 512.391.0619
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