| All too often people believe that they cannot be
'heroes' because they do not go charging off to the far corners
of the world, or engage Goliaths in daily battle. In truth each
one of us fights small but significant battles, far from spotlights
and the combined effect of "the good things that millions of
good people do" is quite significant.
Remember this, the best things in life ARE free, but as with most
things that we do not have to pay for, city planners and economists
discount the climate control and health improvement contribution
of trees, lakes and nearby forests. You kids are the hope for a
changed and better future. In the end, it is you who will chart
a blueprint for Mother Earth. It might be a while for you little
ones can take charge, you can start by convincing adults - your
siblings, parents, neighbours, to take action! And here are simple
things that everyone can do.
1. Ensure that you are setting a good example to other kids. No
plastics, no thermocole, no toxic materials, no waste and keep noise
and inconvenience to others down to the bone.
2. Choose a time and venue and announce this well in advance. Your
school assembly, where a slideshow can be held and information shared
might be a good place to begin.
3. Hone in on a core group of around four of five capable, responsible
(don't only choose your freinds, in fact, it might help if you take
some help from a science or geography teacher). Take up a task and
divide responsibilities between yourselves.
4. Choose your target audience and theme well in advance. On Earth
Day, for examplee, you could hold a “Birthday Party for Mother
Earth”.
5. With your invitations send out a note asking parents to dress
kids up “as an animal they love” and maybe talk about
the kind of life they lead in the wild.
6. With the help of your teachers/ parents invite the Chief Wildlife
Warden of your state and the Director and and ask him or her to
request six forest guards in uniform to be present so the children
can tie simple “friendship bands” on them to show how
much we appreciate their protecting our natural heritage.
7. With help from local wildlife photographers, organise a photography
exhibition for all participants.
8. Make a list of things that individuals can do to “make
a difference”. (Click here for more Green
Tips)
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