Bedford’s Thaxton Elementary students share NEED
The “National Energy Education Development (N.E.E.D.) Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students, teachers, and the community about energy and energy issues.” That’s the formal description of the program, but I met the students in this year’s NEED class at Thaxton Elementary yesterday. They are bright, fun and inquisitive young people who are learning and doing great things. Their teacher, Mrs. Viola Henry, had brought the class to the Green Living and Energy Expo at the Roanoke Civic Center to be recognized for participating in the Expo event for all 10 years it has been held. Their school program has been in place even longer, since 1993! They are creating products from recycled goods and selling them to support their program and their creativity amazes me!!!
Over the course of the day I met more students from local schools, regional business owners and managers, educators, and lots of people who are looking to improve their lives and the planet by taking action. It is an honor to be participating in this 10th annual event as it continues to grow and improve each year.
If you’re in the Roanoke area today, stop by and take a walk through, free admission and open 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Mtn Jim Fisher says:
Hi Bonnie!
Nov. 7th is your last blog post? Shame on you…:-)
You need to join our 100 day blog challenge!
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I’m in the Red Mastermind with you in Pat’s coaching.
Mtn. Jim