By Amanda Doucette
Clare Walker is helping plan some of Truro’s Earth Day activities.
Walker is a Cobequid Educational Centre student, and a member of the Living Earth Council. She says they’re trying to get more youth involved in the project.
“Youth in the community have an interesting perspective and I think sometimes that’s forgotten.”
Join the Town and the Living Earth Council on April 22, for Earth Day activities starting at 9 a.m.
Walker is just one of the students on the council who are part of the event. They will be giving a presentation on pollination, she said.
“Its been so fulfilling to be a part of.”
The students have conducted their own research and will as well be presenting to local elementary schools.
Samantha Madore is the special events and culture co-ordinator of Truro. She says the youth’s involvement in the event is helping encourage a larger audience to come out.
“It’s great to see the youth jumping on board and joining the council.”
Madore says there are lots of activities planned for the day.
The Colchester Historeum at 29 Young St., is taking part in the planned guiding walking tours, where they’ll point out historical aspects of the town.
“You’ll learn a little bit,“ She said “But for the most part we’re just encouraging the town to help clean up and have fun.”
Earth Day activities:
9 a.m. - Meet at Truro Civic Square, group photo and pick up clean up supplies.
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Litter pick up in designated areas.
11- 11:30 a.m. - Guest speakers and music.
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. – Eco-activities
12- 12:30 p.m.- Guided historic walking tours begin.
Don’t forget to stop in to the Truro Farmers Market, for a Green lunch!
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