South East Elementary Event

Tonight the EAC participated in an event to inform parents of preschoolers how to better reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our booth included a hand-out with different ideas for the three R's and some examples. We had a lot of fun teaching parents how to be more environmentally-friendly and kids not to eat candle wax. No really, they didn't try to eat Lexi's recycled candles but they did try to steal them. :-)

The end of a triumphant semester

Dress designed and made by UCM fashion major Cara Hoppis.
Worn by Dana Shoemaker and photographed by Emilee Jordan

To all those who know the Environmental club well, we know that this semester was one to remember. The events that took place were productive for the health of the environment and for the club and set a precedent for semesters to come. We had a stream clean-up that was well attended by a group of promising new members, several educational movie showings, a river clean-up in Kansas City, a wreath building event, and of course, an eco-friendly fashion show. Next semester we will go forward once again, attempting to spread the importance of respect and conservation of our earth's natural resources. Thanks to everyone who participated, and who wanted to despite their busy schedule, and who will in the future! Check out the link below to see additional photos of the fashion show!

Flickr Fashion Show slideshow

Homecoming Weekend events

Well...here they are! EAC's homecoming weekend event pictures, brought to you by Karen. Thanks Karen! We earned a lot of money at the fundraiser and the parade was awesome!

Missouri River Relief Event (Oct. 3, 2009)

More photos can be found by clicking this link EAC River Relief Event

This year's Missouri River Relief event revealed two things about environmentalism. One, not enough is being done to cut out the large amounts of plastic being thrown away each day, and two, EAC members are willing to do their part. We had 6 volunteers that went to the event and we all had an awesome time. There was hot dogs, for those who like hot dogs, (which I do), there was a boat ride, animal crackers, and of course, tons of plastic bottles to clean up. Some notable finds by the EAC members this year: A log that looked like a fish (way to go Karen), and a freezer (which Dr. Frazier and James so diligently extracted from the ground). Thanks to everyone who participated and make sure to check out the photos!

KC City Market Adventure

Our organization is a strong advocate of local commerce for more than a few reasons. The few that I will mention are the obvious benefits of using less energy to get to your plate. Locally grown means less travel time. Also, local food usually uses much less pesticides and harmful chemicals to be grown and is grown by space-conscious farmers who utilize as little land as possible to grow the food they sell. And the food they sell is often grown from seeds that are native or original and in no way genetically modified. PLUS, the food is so fresh, once you try it you will never want to go back to Wal-mart (or your choice of supermarket) again. We took a trip there Sun., Sept. 27, to allow the club members to experience the long tradition and all of the great food that's available! Check out there Web site and good eating to you all!
http://www.thecitymarket.org/

Fall 2009 Stream Clean-up

As a Missouri Stream Team we are making it our priority to be a major part of keeping Warrensburg area streams clean for our own, and future generation's, enjoyment. Here's a shot of everyone who participated in our Sept. 17 Stream Clean-up in West Park (the EAC's designated stream). Some notable finds: A sweater, several tires, a dishwasher cover, and some things I'm sure most of you would rather not know were in the streams. Thanks to everyone who participated and we hope to see even more people out there next time!

First EAC meeting of Fall 2009 Minutes

Environmental Awareness Club
Aug. 6, 2009

Present: Julia Knapp, Ben Knapp, Terrah Baker

NEW BUSINESS

• Meetings- Tentatively planned for Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the Union by room 306.
• Meeting plans- Introduction, Reading of minutes, Reading of Agenda (whole list), Discussion, voting at end of meeting, and a Motion to end meeting.
• Movie night- Will be held Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Union (room to be announced). We will give away an organic chocolate bar and a stainless steel water bottle from the e-mail list. There will be an introduction presentation before the movie and a brief presentation about the subject following the movie.
• Involvement Fair- We will need a table. We will be creating a poster board with photos and our mission statement. There will be a list of planned events. Fliers for Toxic Garbage Island will be available. And we will be handing out little aloes to the first 15 or 20 people who sign up on our e-mail listing as well as a display of plants.
  
• Club Constitution- Final changes will be made at our next official meeting and then will be submitted to the Student Activities office along with our new meeting time.
  
• 350.org Kick-off event- Ben will prepare a speech concerning the need for local farming and agriculture and how it somewhat relates to the carbon and methane emissions as well as addressing other environmental concerns. That is Aug. 28 at the Warrensburg Courthouse.
  
• 350.0rg Event- Oct. 24 is the event and plans for our involvement will be made at a later date.
• TO DO: Monday we will be painting the posterboard for the Involvement fair as well as planting our aloes. Ben: Write speech and request room for movie night. Julia: Take pictures of farmer's market and print them off on-line. Terrah: Take extra photos, print them on-line, call Garden Club for extra aloes, and finish final draft of Constitution for club consideration at next meeting.