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Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA):

Creatively engaging youth in nature education through the first

Dutch Caribbean Big Live Nature Quiz

aptation and Sustainability about the other Caribbe-
and questions about the an islands in the Kingdom
National Parks of the Dutch of the Netherlands…. And
Caribbean- managed by it is super fun!” Further ex-
STINAPA Bonaire, CARMABI plained Tineke van Bussel,
on Curaçao, Aruba Nation- DCNA’s Research Commu-
al Park Foundation, Saba nication Liaison
Conservation Foundation,
STENAPA on St Eustatius The Big Live Nature Quiz will
and Nature Foundation Sint take place on Wednesday,
Maarten. November 25th at 4:00
p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kids living
Participants have the abil- on Aruba, Bonaire, Cura-
KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE — tion in the Dutch Carib- this year with positivity, the ity to win a snorkelling/sail- çao, Saba, Statia and St
Dutch Caribbean Nature bean Protected Area Man- online Big Live Nature Quiz ing trip around the island Maarten, in the age range
Alliance (DCNA), a region- agement Organizations, was created to enhance with a group of 4 friends. of 11 -14 years old are wel-
al network of protected there has been develop- the support for nature edu- We encourage parents come to join. Quiz will be
areas set up to assist the ment in different forms of cation officers as well as and guardians to share this in English, with Dutch and
Protected Area Manage- supporting those who work youth while staying safely information with their kids Papiamentu subtitles. You
ment Organizations of the in nature education such on their respective islands. so that they can have an can join alone or form a
six islands, announces the as connecting the nature opportunity to interact with team with max 4 kids. All
upcoming first Big Live Na- education officers on plat- “We are very excited to other participants from the you need to participate is a
ture Quiz on 25 November forms and sharing knowl- launch our first Big Live Na- Dutch Caribbean, learn connection to the internet,
at 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. for edge. Another form of ture Quiz and to continue about nature, and have a a computer, a phone and
all kids in the age range of support is developing fun our mission in supporting good time with friends. of course good mood!
11-14 years old. It is online, interactive nature educa- the protected area man-
free, fun, and all about our tion materials to share with agement organizations “Partcipating is already For more information on
Dutch Caribbean nature. the Junior Rangers and of the Dutch Caribbean learning! It is not required participation of this event,
In 2020, our expectations likeminded youth on the is- through nature education. to prepare or study for this check out DCNA’s Face-
of nature education have lands. This event can be a game interactive live quiz. How- book Page or go to www.
changed drastically as changer for teaching na- ever, if you want a higher DCNAnature.org. Login
teaching strategies have The yearly Junior Ranger ture education on a larger chance of winning, you on the date of the quiz on
switched to using digital Exchange Event, bringing platform and can be ex- can learn more about the your computer or tablet
tools. This quiz will launch youth of the six Dutch Ca- tremely fun for the partici- topics by visiting f.e. https:// for FREE at https://zoom.
a new form of engaging ribbean islands together on pants!” said Dahlia Hassell, www.DCNAnature.org and us/j/98965093325 . If you
our islands’ youth through one island to learn about DCNA’s Projects Officer. the park management have any questions, you
technology and bring each other’s nature, un- websites of the Dutch Ca- can send an email to www.
awareness of conservation fortunately was cancelled The live interactive quiz will ribbean. This live quiz is a research@DCNAnature.
of our protected areas. this year due to the corona be set up in different topics great opportunity to learn org or projects@DCNAna-
crisis. However, to counter- such as Flora and Fauna, more about nature not only ture.org or call us at +599-
To support nature educa- act the circumstances of Ecosystems, Climate Ad- on your own island but also 717-5010.q

Visit the FANA porch sale to help families in need

families that are registered ent. We have many new- mingle with the locals. Skip
for receiving help from the borns which costs a lot of the beach for an hour or
foundation. money and many young two and join this wonderful
mothers cannot provide. event. Location: Avenido
Dutch Annelot Muijres, FANA offers breast feeding Milio Croes 70 in Oranjes-
founder of the official Foun- assistance, baby formula tad. For more information:
dation Ajudo Na Aruba and pampers and there- Facebook: FANA Funda-
(FANA) heard about the fore we need donations re- cion Ajudo na Aruba, Web-
growing poverty of the lo- ally bad.” She also notices site: https://www.ajudo-
cal people due to the CO- that most of the Aruban naaruba.com. q
VID-19 crisis and the finan- registered are now out of
cial situation on the island. their saving money and still
“We feed 12.000 mouths are unemployed plus with-
per month, the requests for out the financial support
help are skyrocketing while of the government. Ajudo
the donations are falling na Aruba is run complete-
behind. The 12.000 mouths ly by donations, whether
ORANJESTAD — Sunday dation Ajudo na Aruba per month come from 400 it’s food or money (to buy
November 29 you can be (FANA), meaning helping to 450 families per week food), diapers, formula or
part of the Aruban commu- Aruba, is the initiator of this which are provided with even toys and clothing, ev-
nity by visiting a porch sale mega porch sale starting at week packages by FANA, ery single item donated is
which is organized to sup- 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will Muijres says. “We have valuable to them. This is an
port families in need during be music, food and lots to families between two and opportunity to reach out to
this Covid-19 crisis. Foun- buy. All proceeds go to the nine persons so all differ- the local community and