Earth Day Projects
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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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.