PERU — Peru Central School District celebrates Earth Day with 16 environmental education organizations and student presenters, on April 15 through April 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a three-day event to bring greater awareness of environmental issues to students, staff, and community. There will be stations similar to a science fair, with various Earth Day activities. The venues will include the High School Gymnasium, Outdoor Courtyard, and Library.
The first two days will be for Middle and High School students, and the third day will be for Grades 3-5 Elementary students.
More than 1,200 students will view, interact, explore, and create with presenting organizations. Student club leaders will facilitate, guide, and assist presenters. Each station will take approximately 15 minutes and may include a presentation and activity.
Classes will be divided in half to accommodate approximately 10 students per station. Student groups will see three station presentations and activities. After the event, students will be able to share their experiences with others.
Organizations Presenting include:
Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation Department, Casella, DEC, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Compost For Good, Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Miner Institute, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, North Country Clean Energy Hub, Ausable Freshwater Center, Clinton/Essex Cornell Cooperative Extension, Clinton County Health Department, Adirondack Watershed Institute, Adirondack Mountain Club, and Point Au Roche Nature Center
Student groups include:
Students Against a Vanishing Environment, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, High School Student Leadership Group, Environmental Science Class, Elementary Student Leadership Group, Elementary Media Club, Butterfly Effect Club, and Science National Honor Society.