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Sandals Foundation teaches youth about endangered species for Earth Day

This story was posted 3 years ago
22 April 2019
in Education, Environment, PRESS RELEASE, Youth
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Sandals Foundation teaches youth about endangered species for Earth Day The world is facing an unprecedented rate of destruction, reduction and extinction of plant and wildlife populations as a result of human activities, and sadly the Caribbean region has not been exempt from this. In celebration of World Mother Earth Day (22 April), the Sandals Foundation took up the mantle to spread awareness by bringing students face to face with endangered species across several islands, educating them on the threats they face as well as conservation and other measures needed to protect them. Bianca Young, Environmental Officer at the Sandals Foundation said it was important for the students to go out on the field trips as it strengthens the message and Earth Day 2019 theme ‘Protect our Species’ if they are able to see it firsthand. “The children are the future and they are the ones who will inherit the earth so it is very important that we engage them as early as possible on how their actions and the actions of people around them could negatively affect plant and animal life. It is our hope that, by bringing them in direct contact with the endangered species and explaining the importance of biodiversity, they will have a better understanding of the urgency of this campaign,” Young said. Here in Grenada, students from Grand Roy Government School were taken to the Bathway and Levera Park to learn about the leatherback turtle and the importance of mangroves within our ecosystem. “Today’s activities were truly enlightening for the children. They learned so much about the phenomenal leatherback turtle that travels all around the globe but returns right here to our Grenadian shores to lay their eggs. Their interest and awareness has been heightened by this memorable outing that we can integrate within the classroom,” shared Jenner James, Principal of Grand Roy Government School. Last month, the Sandals Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a pledge to double down on its efforts to promote and support sustainable environmental initiatives across the Caribbean. Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke, said “We have made a pledge to the Caribbean which we intend to fulfill. Over the next year and beyond, we will be putting a special emphasis on expanding awareness and funding to engage people in environmental protection and conservation. This includes working with schools and educators to integrate marine education in their lesson plans and spearheading hands-on field trips like these to protected areas.” The field trips are also taking place in Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, looking at species such as hutias, flamingos, turtles, iguanas, Bahama Parrot, sea turtles, wetland tortoises, bats, boas, and birds. Sandals Foundation sandals foundation, earth day, endangered species Students from Grand Roy Government School learn about the leatherback turtle and mangroves
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The world is facing an unprecedented rate of destruction, reduction and extinction of plant and wildlife populations as a result of human activities, and sadly the Caribbean region has not been exempt from this.

In celebration of World Mother Earth Day (22 April), the Sandals Foundation took up the mantle to spread awareness by bringing students face to face with endangered species across several islands, educating them on the threats they face as well as conservation and other measures needed to protect them.

Bianca Young, Environmental Officer at the Sandals Foundation said it was important for the students to go out on the field trips as it strengthens the message and Earth Day 2019 theme ‘Protect our Species’ if they are able to see it firsthand.

“The children are the future and they are the ones who will inherit the earth so it is very important that we engage them as early as possible on how their actions and the actions of people around them could negatively affect plant and animal life. It is our hope that, by bringing them in direct contact with the endangered species and explaining the importance of biodiversity, they will have a better understanding of the urgency of this campaign,” Young said.

Here in Grenada, students from Grand Roy Government School were taken to the Bathway and Levera Park to learn about the leatherback turtle and the importance of mangroves within our ecosystem.

“Today’s activities were truly enlightening for the children. They learned so much about the phenomenal leatherback turtle that travels all around the globe but returns right here to our Grenadian shores to lay their eggs. Their interest and awareness have been heightened by this memorable outing that we can integrate within the classroom,” shared Jenner James, Principal of Grand Roy Government School.

Last month, the Sandals Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a pledge to double down on its efforts to promote and support sustainable environmental initiatives across the Caribbean.

Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke, said “We have made a pledge to the Caribbean which we intend to fulfill. Over the next year and beyond, we will be putting a special emphasis on expanding awareness and funding to engage people in environmental protection and conservation. This includes working with schools and educators to integrate marine education in their lesson plans and spearheading hands-on field trips like these to protected areas.”

The field trips are also taking place in Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, looking at species such as hutias, flamingos, turtles, iguanas, Bahama Parrot, sea turtles, wetland tortoises, bats, boas, and birds.

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