Peru CSD celebrates Earth Day with Earth Fest

PERU | Peru Central School District (PCSD) will be conducting Earth Day celebration workshops involving 16 environmental education organizations and student presenters April 15 – 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peru Central School District teachers and students will be joined by local environmental groups in a celebration of Earth Day, April 15-17. This is a three-day event to celebrate Earth Day and bring greater awareness of environmental issues to PCSD students, staff, and community. The setup will include stations similar to those in 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. Over 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. PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS 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. Anyone with questions and/or who would like to schedule a visit is invited to contact SAVE, Students Against a Vanishing Environment, at 518-643-6400.

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