Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on December 12, 2005 at 20:54:15
from the fun-for-kids dept.
Tara writes: "Enviro Club at the YMCA in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario"
Think Globally…Act Locally! This NEW program is a good way to learn more about how we can help our environment. Fun hands on activities will include making recycled paper, creating “beautiful” junk crafts and growing a worm farm. An optional field trip may be offered.
Adult instructor leads this program.
Age: 10-14 years
Time: Friday – 6:00-7:00 pm
Date: 2 sessions available in 2006
Session C - Jan. 13 to Feb. 24
Session D – Mar. 24 to May 12 (no class Good Friday)
Length: 7 weeks
Reg Req: Yes
Fees: Members $30. Non-Members $60.
Additional Fee for Kinsmen Park Field Trip. Approx. $15.00
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on March 21, 2003 at 10:12:54
from the don't-panic-go-organic dept.
An article in the March issue of Environmental Health Perspectives describes a study of preschool kids and their dietary intake of organophosphorus pesticides. Results say if you feed kids a conventional diet, their exposure exceeds EPA guidelines, but on a diet of organic produce, their exposure drops to well below the level of "negligible risk". Story here, and study description here.
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on October 29, 2001 at 23:16:16
from the arsenic-and-old-evidence dept.
From the CBC: OTTAWA - Health Canada is re-evaluating its approval of pressure treated wood for use in play structures amid concerns that harmful chemicals could be leaching from it. A report done by one of its own scientists a decade ago sounded the alarm. (While they're at it, maybe they can stop its use in picnic tables - workers aren't supposed to eat while working with it, until they've washed their hands. But we can safely put our food on it and eat lunch every day? I don't think so!)
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on March 16, 2001 at 14:32:28
from the save-kids-buy-organic dept.
Naturally Green writes: "Last night on the Nature of Things with David Suzuki, there was a fantastic episode about the detrimental effects of pesticides. It focused on the The Yaqui Valley, which is one of Mexico's largest agricultural areas, providing much of North America's fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also home to neighbouring towns in which children exhibit significant and disturbing neurological differences." More information on the episode can be found here. The episode will repeat at 4:00 on Sunday, March 18, 2001 on CBC
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on June 09, 2000 at 15:41:31
from the it-couldn't-happen-to-a-more-deserving-chemical dept.
In a move of unprecedented intelligence, the US Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced a ban on consumer uses of chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in Dursban, a popular insecticide. Used in many flea preparations, the chemical was cited for concerns about neurotoxic effects in children. You know, the people with their faces buried in the necks of that pet you just put the flea collar on... Watch this site for a page of information on how to control and eliminate fleas without chemicals. Chlorpyrifos remains legal in Canada, but it's a real bad idea. US News article on chlorpyrifos effects, dated last November.
Posted by: Kathie Brosemer (kathie) on January 26, 2000 at 22:53:26
from the permission-to-play dept.
If you are creative and/or just like to play, this job is for you. We're looking for a few good people to devote a few hours per week, or on-call, opening Imagination Station to the public or running playshops. Playshops are for groups of kids or adults to come in and have fun with our creativity-inspiring collection of stuff-formerly-known-as-trash. Training provided. email kathie. No kid care is required - all playshops are accompanied by parents, teachers, or other responsible adults. Update: added link.
