ST. PAUL – On April 22, a group of St. Paul youth observed Earth Day at the Family Resource Network.
Earth Day, an annual global movement that began in 1970 in the United States, celebrates the Earth and raises awareness about environmental protection.
Kim Ouellette, family education programmer with the Lakeland Family Resource Network (LFRN), said participants engaged in activities related to learning about the importance of taking care of the planet, which involves understanding the importance of recycling.
Among the activities was mystery bags containing different recyclable craft supplies. Youth were then given a problem scenario to solve, such as creating something to protect an iguana from the rain, while utilizing the supplies they were given.
"We let them come up with a solution of their own," she explained.
Ouellette said she was amazed at how the kids came up with different solutions.
"Everyone is so unique with their own ideas, and it is just great to see their creativity," she said.
Ouellete said the LFRN has many more youth initiatives and events coming up.
"All of our programs are open to everybody in the community and they're all free."
To sign up, she encourages people to visit lakelandfrn.ca
