Children and the Environment
Regular Goings-On At Russell Library
Middletown, CT 06457
United States of America
"Who are the Green Children? The term "green" is increasingly common in our daily life. Every time we turn on the television or pick up a paper, we find the term applied to something. Our group itself is known as "Green Children", yet what does "green" mean? Join us as we talk about being "green", the world around us, and what we can do to help preserve the world and protect it."
On the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, one of Russell Library's librarians, known to our family as "Mr. Ken" hosts a group called 'Green Children.' The above description is taken directly from the Russell Library site. It sums up this group well, but in truth, does not do it justice.
I have two children that participate in this group regularly. They have participated in projects ranging from planting a garden outside the library to learning about bats and their place in our ecosystem. This past week, they used recycled food containers - the plastic clamshell sandwich containers - to create a mini-greenhouse to germinate seeds. Not only have they learned a lot through the hands-on activities, they are extremely excited about doing so! Ken has developed a great program that encourages children to learn that our actions today have an impact on tomorrow's world.
I would highly recommend that families make an extra effort to attend these regular events. For more information about upcoming topics, you can simply visit the Russell Library website and click the Russell Events link. The group meets from 4:00 - 5:00 PM, and it is recommended for ages 5 and up. I would also recommend that parents attend. While you are welcomed to do so, don't just drop your children off. Stay with them and participate! You just might learn something, too!
Russell Library is located at 123 Broad Street, Middletown CT 06457. Call them for more information at 860-347-2528
Published by Gregory P. Johnson
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7 Comments
Post a CommentGreat information in one good article. Thanks.
This is a great way to teach children while they are young to help take care of our planet and then as theygrow up they will rememebr doing this and keep practiticng ways to help the planet. Great job~
Today's event taught us about "Fur, Feathers, and Scales." We learned the difference between cold- and warm-blooded animals. A volunteer from the Audubon Society came to the library with a rabbit, a ring-neck dove, a bearded dragon, and a Pueblean milk snake. There was a GREAT turn-out, parents and children!
I really cannot recommend this program enough!
Good article...I'm glad there are programs for children to participate in the "green" movement.
Great info for those in the area :-)
Good Info.........living in Washington State, we have green, I am proud of that fact and you for promoting awareness in children to be "green"
Very informative. Thanks for the article. Nicely written too. I will have to find out more about "green children." I'm sure we have something going on in our own cities.