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BARNSTABLE COUNTY
AMERICORPS CAPE COD
ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
TEACHING CAPE COD
Environmental and community education were In addition to the annual environmental and
a big part of our Community Outreach and community education that we provide, this year
Development (COD) Days, group service, and we developed an after-school program called
signature events this year. Educational activities Creative eARTh, which blended environmental
that we lead each year include WetFest, Green and art themes. We presented lessons about seed
Ribbon and Fire Safety puppet shows, the Beebe planting, watering, pest management, and soil at
Woods interpretive walk, the Scout Fair, and Tree the Nauset Regional Middle School Greenhouse.
Blitz. Here are two examples of ongoing events. We assisted parent volunteers at the Barnstable
WetFest is an educational water festival presented Community Horace Mann Charter Public School
to students in 4th-6th grade that includes a sea- garden, engaged students in garden activities, and
creature skit and a life-size toilet/septic tank that facilitated worm lessons for students at schools
students are “flushed” down to demonstrate what and gardens across the Cape. It has truly been a
happens to our waste water. The Green Ribbon rewarding and educational year for AmeriCorps
Puppet show educates elementary-aged students members and for all those affected by our fun,
about recycling, while captivating audiences with interactive programs.
its colorful set, clever jingle, and of course, its
puppets. ~Valerie Falconieri, Wellfleet House Member Leader
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AMERICORPS CAPE COD
ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
TEACHING CAPE COD
Environmental and community education were In addition to the annual environmental and
a big part of our Community Outreach and community education that we provide, this year
Development (COD) Days, group service, and we developed an after-school program called
signature events this year. Educational activities Creative eARTh, which blended environmental
that we lead each year include WetFest, Green and art themes. We presented lessons about seed
Ribbon and Fire Safety puppet shows, the Beebe planting, watering, pest management, and soil at
Woods interpretive walk, the Scout Fair, and Tree the Nauset Regional Middle School Greenhouse.
Blitz. Here are two examples of ongoing events. We assisted parent volunteers at the Barnstable
WetFest is an educational water festival presented Community Horace Mann Charter Public School
to students in 4th-6th grade that includes a sea- garden, engaged students in garden activities, and
creature skit and a life-size toilet/septic tank that facilitated worm lessons for students at schools
students are “flushed” down to demonstrate what and gardens across the Cape. It has truly been a
happens to our waste water. The Green Ribbon rewarding and educational year for AmeriCorps
Puppet show educates elementary-aged students members and for all those affected by our fun,
about recycling, while captivating audiences with interactive programs.
its colorful set, clever jingle, and of course, its
puppets. ~Valerie Falconieri, Wellfleet House Member Leader
15
