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PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Duration 1 hr.
Video - TRASHING OUR OCEANS
Examines boating pollution, effects on sea turtles other marine life
DISCUSSION - Helium Balloons, Each year millions of birds, turtles, whales, dolphins and seals become entangled in floating plastic debris or mistake it for food. Plastic six-pack holders that are carelessly discarded from boats or left on beaches are death traps for wildlife. By becoming entangled in this synthetic noose birds die of strangulation or starvation. Plastic bags and balloons choke our dolphins and sea turtles which they mistake for jelly fish. Discarded fish nets strangle seals and other marine mammals.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ?
STUDENT PROJECTS
Collect 6 pack rings, recycle at Liquor outlets - competition for collecting or ongoing box at school.
Beach, river, creek clean-up. Study garbage to see the biggest polluter.
Poster contest, submit winning entries to Ministry Environment, Fisheries, Yacht Clubs etc. for public education
Letter writing to various organizations, politicians. Publicity campaign to organizations re helium balloons and their devastating effects on marine wildlife.
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. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NATURE
PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE FROM K-7
Kindergarten Percival Possum - a delightful story of Percy, written by Dee about an orphaned possum she raised and released.
Co-existing with urban wildlife
Frequently asked questions on raccoons, squirrels, coyotes, and possums.
Dolly the Douglas Squirrel - another story written by Dee about a mother squirrel and her offsprings. A good learning tool.
Grades 1-3 Helium Balloons and their environmental impact.
Wizard of the Woods - 2 hr. Video on Raccoons
Squirrels in a Nutshell - 2 hr. Video on Squirrels of BC
Nanook- 15 min. Video baby seal and an oil spill.
Co-existing with Urban Wildlife
Grades 4-7 Helium Balloons and their environmental impact
Beaches - Don=t trash your splash video
Bob the Blob - video impact of an oil spill
Co-existing with Urban Wildlife - what to do if you find an orphaned or injured animal.
Squirrels in a Nutshell - Wizard of the Woods
BOOKING POLICY
Presentation fees are .00 per class - limit 30
payable upon completion of workshop. Cheque should be paid payable to Dee Walmsley.
I would appreciate the following;
Arrangement to have presenter met at the school office or front door as assistance is required in unloading car.
A visitor name tag to avoid embarrassment.
Directions to classroom, staff room and washroom.
A class introduction - Dee Walmsley, wildlife rehabilitator and writer would be appreciated.
That equipment is set up - VCR-TV - Overhead.
That the teacher maintain full control of the students through-out the lecture.
That enclosed critique be completed and given to presenter or mailed.
THANK - YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION, I HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.
LIVING WITH URBAN WILDLIFE
ACRITIQUE@
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR VIEWS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCERNS. I THEREFORE URGE YOU TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
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Thank you for taking the time to complete the above. Your suggestions and comments assist me in upgrading my programs for future presentations
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