TREE PLANTING DAY- September 22nd, 2008
St. George’s, Grenada, September 3, 2008_The Ministry of Education and the Grenada National Commission for UNESCO will organize a special day on the 22nd of September 2008. We will plant trees together with other schools around the world. The first trees will be planted at noon in Oceania. Following the Sun, new trees will be put on earth in Asia, Europe and Africa. Finally this chain of trees will reach the Americas. This event has become a success. Last year over 1000 schools in 102 countries planted tens of thousands of trees during the day.
Tree planting is important for us. Firstly, it reminds us of the nature and the importance of environmental protection. Secondly, it is a symbol for the international co-operation. As this day is also known as the international day for peace we want to spread the message of tolerance and peace.
This day is organized by ENO- Environmental Online, a global virtual school for environmental awareness and sustainable development. It is also a campaign and a part of Billion Tree Campaign by the United Nations Environment Programme.
ENO Tree Planting Day 2008 http://www.enotreeday.net For more information contact: PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, Email: kseetahal@yahoo.com Website: www.grenadaedu.com Phone: 1-473-440-2737 Fax: 1- 473-440-6650
Written By: IMI
Date Posted: 9/5/2008
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