HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 03_9/25/2019Agenda Item #3.
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
STAFF MEMO a
Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Sep 25 2019
Staff Contact: Jessica Namath Department:
Update on EAC Environmental Awareness Activities at Village Recreation Events (Food Truck &
Other)
Environmental Awareness Activities
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Agenda Item #3.
Environmental Awareness Activities at Village Recreation Events
The Village of Tequesta hosts multiple events throughout the year, seven of which take place on the
first Friday of the month between October and April, from 5pm to 9pm. The Environmental Advisory
Committee has proposed to utilize said Food Truck events to connect with village residents on
environmental concerns.
Tentative VOT Food Truck Environmental Awareness Activities
DATE
THEME
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
PARTNER
ORGANIZATION
Discuss resident concerns & ask what they need to
October 10/4
Meet the EAC
know; Children's activities would include arts &
None
crafts so parents could talk & learn
Healthy Lawns & Native
Inform residents about pesticide & fertilizer
FL Native Plant Society;
November 11/1
Plants
alternatives & why to use them; kids plant seeds and
[Jupiter Tequesta Garden
make magnets with natural fertilizer recipe
Club?
Lear about birdwatching & how & why we should
December 12/6
Meet the Snowbirds
create bird friendly yards; kids make birdseed
ERM; FL Audubon Society
inecones and learn about bird nests
Where Does Our Water Come
Inform residents about where our water comes from
January 1/3
From?
and what affects its quality; hands on touch tank for
The River Center
kids with learning activity
Inform residents about recycling practices and their
February 2/7
Importance of Recycling
importance; remind about proper bin practices; kids
SWA
will have sorting games and prizes while learning
about how thins get recycled
Introduce residents to our native gopher tortoise and
March 3/6
Growing up Wild — Turtles &
educate them on its importance to better understand
ERM
Tortoises
protected areas; kids will play games and make arts
& crafts
Create a hands-on experience for residents of all
ages to learn about the importance of Johnson's
April 4/3
Save our Seas
seagrass in the Loxahatchee river and how it
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
directly affects sea turtles; kids will become Jr.
Marine Biologists and Veterinarians by rescuing
"injured sea turtles"
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