Crowds of students kick off 2013 Mayor's Environment Expo

A warm welcome from Mayor Naheed Nenshi and groups of students strutting their eco-stuff opened the 24th annual Mayor’s Environment Expo on June 4.  Mayor Nenshi spent time with the youth leaders getting lessons on environmental actions including water conservation, waste reduction and green commuting presented by four of the ten schools participating in the Expo’s year-long Showcase School program.

 

“When I look at the environmental leadership of Calgarians of all ages, I am truly inspired,” says Mayor Nenshi. “These students are taking action in their schools, homes and communities. They are using their own hearts, hands and minds to make their communities better every day.”

 

The Expo is Calgary’s premier event in celebration of National Environment Week.  All Calgarians are encouraged to rethink their everyday actions in support of a healthier community.  It may even be one of their 3 Things for Calgary (www.3thingsforcalgary.ca).

 

Over its twenty-four year history, the Expo has educated 50,000 participants through interactive exhibits, displays and workshops – a number that will continue to grow this year.  It ensures we have well-educated stewards that practice and promote environmental sustainability beyond the classroom. 

 

“We are using the resources we have on the Earth ten more times than we should be,” says Omnia Yousif from Captain Nichola Goddard School.  “I’m really excited to chat with other students at the Expo and change how they look at the world.” 

 

Also on display at the Expo were the winning photos from the Youth Photography Contest held earlier in the year.   

For more information: calgary.ca/mee 

 

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