Earth Day Projects

  1. Earth Day Poster Contest – Recycleman Poster Contest in Elementary Schools from Squamish to Pemberton! More info will be available about the theme for the coming year.
  2. Recycled Flower Pot- This green project keeps plastic milk jugs out of the landfill and provides and pretty and useful pot to plant flowers in. You will need the following:
    • Plastic milk or juice jugs
    • Fabric or scrapbook paper scraps
    • Felt in coordinating colors
    • Scissors or a craft knife
    • Soil
    • White craft glue
    • Water
    • Bowl
    • Paintbrush
    • Potted flower

    Download and print the instructions for making the flower pot.

  3. Animal Jars - Recycle jelly and sauce jars to hold all your little toys, item, and coins. Give your glass a new lease on life by making these adorable animal buddy jars to display in your room! You will need the following:
    • Clean, empty glass jars
    • Felt, any color you like
    • Pom poms (for noses)
    • Scissors
    • White craft glue
    • Wiggle eyes
    • Gesso (recommended: Liquitex Basics Gesso) or white craft paint
    • Patterns

    Download and print the instructions for making the animal jar.

  4. Decorate a Compost Bin - You will need the following:
    • 3-5 gallon plastic storage bin with lid
    • Craft paint in bright colors
    • Foam alphabet stamps (letters C, O, M, P, S, T)
    • Foam leaf stamps
    • Clear acrylic sealer spray
    • Heavy-duty knife or power drill

    Download and print the instructions for making the decorated compost bin.