White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Mayor Delfino Celebrates Earth Day with "NATURE"

WPCNR NewsReel. From Paul Wood, The Mayor's Office. April 22, 2002. 3 PM EDT: In recognition of Earth Day, White Plains Mayor Joseph Delfino announced the release of the city's first environmental education publication, "Nurturing Awareness Through Understanding and Respecting the Environment, NATURE. "

“This is a fun and educational book full of "hands on" projects designed to teach our city’s youth about the natural world around them,” Delfino said. “It is imperative that we teach our children, the future stewards of our natural resources, about the importance of protecting the environment.

100 Environmental Education Projects You Can Do in White Plains

“NATURE contains more than 100 environmental education projects designed for White Plains. The booklet includes resource listings, contact lists for city departments and local and regional environmental organizations, as well as an extensive listing of environmental educational web sites," The Mayor said, in a statement.

Part of the Mayor's Coordinated Open Space Inititative

As part of the multifaceted Open Space Initiative introduced by Mayor Delfino in January 2001 and adopted by the Common Council in September 2001, this guidebook describes projects that can be undertaken in the city's parks and open spaces, at local schools and community rooms.

First the Land, Now "NATURE" Suggests How to Use It.

Since the announcement of the Open Space Initiative, the Mayor has spearheaded the acquisition of more than six acres of environmentally sensitive land, known as the D'Elia Property, directed completion by City staff of the first Recreation and Parks Master Plan in 40 years, and established the Open Space Advisory Committee to advise city officials on the acquisition of additional Open Space.

Created by The Recreation and Planning Departments

The various projects in “NATURE” were compiled, adapted and/or created by an environmental education intern working under the direction of the Department of Recreation and Parks with staff support from the Department of Planning.

Staff from the Library and the School District, as well as numerous environmental organizations contributed ideas and material to “NATURE”. Delfino expressed his sincere thanks "to all those who had worked with the city to create this wonderful resource for our children."

Drop by Planning or the Recreation Department for your copy.

Copies of “NATURE” will be distributed to the teachers, scout leaders, day camps, youth groups, community organizations and individuals interested in undertaking environmental projects with youngsters in the community. Copies are available through the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of Planning.

The Telephone Number of the Department of Recreation and Parks is 422-1336. The Department of Planning, 422-1252.


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