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Let’s Talk Tiny: A Virtual Discussion About MicroplasticsBalloons and tarballs! That’s all.Let’s Talk Tiny: A Virtual Discussion About MicroplasticsWhen released, helium-filled balloons come down as harmful debris. Sadly, I found these three on the beach yesterday, but action is being taken in North County. The Encinitas Environmental Commission will be considering a draft ordinance that will eventually go before the City Council and will the “ban the sale, use, and release of all lighter than air balloons.” Submit comments in support by going to the link in my profile where you will find Surfrider San Diego’s easy-to-use email template. Comments are due by 5:00pm today (Friday, Oct 8). #balloonsblow #balloonsaregarbage banheliumfilledballoons #2minutebeachclean #litterati #marinedebris #shoresweepAn offshore oil operation has leaked 126,000 gallons into the ocean near Huntington Beach. Oil spill response specialists are working to mitigate it, but oil has already reached the marshlands. The beaches are closed and “health officials warned people not to swim, surf, or exercise by the beach because of the potential health hazards, including toxic fumes, which also threaten marine life and other wildlife.” Meanwhile, the mayor called the spill a “potential environmental disaster.”So much fun! Kids learning about and making art with plastic marine debris in the beautiful Hill Street Country Club gallery!!Stop by the gallery at 530 South Coast Highway (Oceanside) in the Linksoul building between 1:30pm and 4:30pm today to see my installation and to enjoy Family Fun Day. Stations for kids of all ages include Nurdle Quest, Scavenger Hunt, Guess the Number, Mystery Plastic, Book Nook, and Creativity Zone. Hope to see you there! #intothecurrent #familyfundayCoastal Cleanup Family Fun DayRecent Comments
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Creative Forgiveness
On a recent visit to the beach, I picked up a least a dozen pens, pencils, and markers that had washed up on shore. It’s interesting how one type of trash will be present in abundance on a given day. … Continue reading
Posted in #Litterati, Creating, Creativity, Environment, Leading, Living, Making, Photography, Writing
Tagged #beachplastic, #creating, #creativeblock, #litterati, #making, #painting, #writing
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Del Rio’s Green Team Dream
When I walk at the beach, I often stop and scan the ocean out to the horizon. I notice the surfers as they wait patiently for the perfect wave, and I watch seabirds soaring overhead as they search for something … Continue reading
Posted in #Litterati, Education, Environment, Leading, Living, Teaching, Writing
Tagged #greenteam, #litterati, #teaching, #writing, #zerowaste, #zerowasteschools
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I Am a Connected Educator!
October is Connected Educator Month, which “seeks to broaden and deepen educator participation in online communities of practice and move toward a more fully connected and collaborative profession.” In response, I have been pondering my own connections. I have always … Continue reading
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Tagged #clmooc, #connectededucator, #connecting, #teaching, #writing
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