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JR Surfriders -- You kids will save the world

Recently I got together with thirty Jr. Surfriders, ages 7 to 11, in an after school class taught by Ed Kirik at Plantation Park Elementary (Plantation, FL) to make 
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greeting cards from litter. Ed heard we make art from litter and thought it would be a cool project for his class. We dumped the litter in a big pile on the floor and the kids really got into it,
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crawling around on their hands and knees selecting *art supplies*. The school provided glue and scissors. In addition to litter, I brought recycled card stock, paint, ink pads, stamps, decorative scissors and decorative hole punches.
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It was lots of fun and they were amazingly creative. I loved seeing which pieces of littered trash they picked and how they used them. 
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When I asked who thought litter was a problem, every hand went up. When I asked why, they knew all the answers. They know all about the Pacific Garbage Patch and Atlantic Garbage Patch and what you can do to help. They told me how litter can kill and maim wildlife. These kids know their stuff! They know more about the importance of litter prevention than most adults. Jr. Surfriders: You kids are awesome!
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Thanks Ed and Surfrider for educating engaged, passionate kids. You're doing a great job. These kids are very inspiring!
 
Thanks Jr. Surfriders. You kids are definitely Earth Heroes speaking up for mother earth. Thanks for caring and leaving the planet cleaner & greener than it was left for you. 

Posted on 02/12/2012 |

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