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2009 Finalist! Polar Bear PARKtection

Adult Advisor:
Michelle George
Team Members:
Molly Loy Corder (age:16)
Kaley Rose Zahren (age:17)
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Project Category:
Zero Waste
Project Outline:

Our project goals are to increase the amount of native plants and animal species in community parks and neighborhoods through out our area. While education children on the importance of conservation, we plan to find ways each individual and family can help the environment locally and in their homes. We believe if one starts to act locally, we can all make a positive impact globally.

Blog Posts: 


Congratulations!!!

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 22:57

  Girls,   You have worked so hard to set a fine example for others to follow. I commend you!   Your diligence and dedication has amazed so many people in our...

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FINAL REPORT!

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 22:56

Through our project we have accomplished the following: 806,650 gallons of fresh water saved annually. 36,000 aluminum cans recycled in the next year. 68 students...

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Molly Can't Get Away From Polar Bears...

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 11:48

Even on her family vacation to New York City, Molly found a way to learn even more about Polar Bears at the Central Park Zoo.    While at the zoo, Molly and her...

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Individual Environmental Contributions!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 20:01

All members of team Polar Bear PARKtection have either joined Project Polar Bear, or made Environmentaly Friendly Changes in their lives, in order to take action, and help...

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Final Progress Meeting!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 18:11

As the project sadly came to an end, team Polar Bear PARKtection went to Borders to finish up project details, and assign final tasks! The meeting was very productive!...

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reflection

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 19:09

On Saturday December 26, the girls and I met for three hoursat a local book store. We reflected on the overall success of their project,deciding that their mission will...

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Kaley's Experiment with our plants for sale

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 11:27

Kaley and Molly bought some of our seed packets that we were selling to people and they started to grow! Kaley grew hers in a small pot, in her room. They grow so well...

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Some interesting facts (just for fun)

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 01:44

Here are some interesting facts. (Some of these we share whith kids during our outreaches, just to catch their attention) http://www.endangeredpolarbear.com/...

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Double $$

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 01:38

During the 9th grade bio and Anatomy & physiology outreaches a teacher, Mr. Steiner, generously offered to double any amount of money that we receive from the...

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PPB Helping Kaley's Future :)

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 01:32

Kaley is a senior in high school and is moving on to collge to study zoolgy. Being a part of this project has helped her to gain a better and more diverse understanding of...

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