
Spring 2009 Newsletter UB Neighborhood and Family Development Project UBNFDP Spring Newsletter E ARTH D AY 2009 BY BRENDA LUDWIG Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, marks the anniver- to a world stage. One result was a huge increase in sary of the birth of the modern environmental move- world wide recycling. With people everywhere be- UBNFDP ment. On this day in 1970, over 20 million Americans, coming more and more aware of the environment. In 206 Park Hall participated in protests and organized coast-to-coast 2000, the issues of global warming and a need for University at Buffalo rallies in streets, parks, and auditoriums to demon- clean energy were brought into the spotlight. For the Buffalo, NY 14260-4110 strate for a healthy and sustainable environment. Earth Day millennium, a combined 5,000 environ- Phone: (716) 645-0177 These events would not have been possible without mental groups from around the world and hundreds of the dedication of Denis Hayes, the national coordina- millions of people in 184 countries joined in the tor, and his staff. The first Earth Day prompted the movement. creation of the Environmental Protection Agency There are many ways that you can do your part too. A (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, green home is one that uses less water, en- and Endangered Species Acts. ergy, and natural resources than the average Denis Hayes’ involvement in the envi- home. As a family, you could sit down and ronmental movement grew as he or- talk about the amount of energy used in your ganized a global Earth Day campaign house. Little efforts such as creating a com- in 1990 under the direction of a group post pile, turning the faucet off while you of environmental leaders. For the first brush your teeth, or recycling your cans, global Earth Day celebration, Hayes paper, and plastic are simple ways you can mobilized 200 million people in 141 Inside this issue: (Continued on page 6) countries, lifting the status of environmental issues on Earth Day Recipes 2 GOING GREEN! Spring Events in WNY 3 A Recycling Guide Spring Movie Releases 4 DID YOU KNOW… as much water, and sends dirty water into storm Currently, in the United States, about 26% of drains, lakes, and ponds. the waste generated is recycled or composted, 8% RECYCLING MEANS… Jokes and Riddles 4 is burned at incinerators, and the remaining 66% Taking materials from products you’ve finished is disposed of in landfills. using and making new products from them. The average American throws away 61 pounds Using less money, less energy, and less of the Craft Corner 5 of aluminum cans a year. Earth’s resources to make new things. Recycling 1 glass bottle saves enough energy to Less pollution and cleaner air and water. light a 100 watt light bulb for 4 hours. RECYCLING STARTS…WITH YOU!!! Puzzles 5 A car wash uses only 30 gal. of water to clean a By separating recyclable materials from your car, and is then filtered to clean more cars; trash. (Helpful tip: use different labeled contain- Answers for Puzzles, whereas cleaning your car at home uses 5 times 6 ers for your paper/cardboard (Continued on page 2) Jokes and Riddles “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” ~Rachel Carson (Recycling guide continued from page 1) Helping your parent grocery shop and buying foods in bulk, or with minimal packaging. plastic, tin/aluminum, etc. to make separating easier!) Using cloth or reusable bags to bring home REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE YOU your groceries. PRODUCE BY... Repairing, rather than replacing broken items. Turning off the water when brushing your teeth. Donating old/unused clothes, toys, and house- Taking short showers, not baths. hold items to shelters, churches, and organiza- Making book covers using old newspaper or paper tions, instead of throwing them away. grocery bags (and as an added bonus you can decorate them yourself!) Fun Websites: Donating old books and magazines to friends or the www.knpb.org/kidsgo/discover/resources.asp local library. www.Pbskids.org/eekoworld/ Using old newspaper to wash windows, glass surfaces, or mir- rors, instead of expensive paper towel. www.tealdragon.net/recycle/index.htm E ASY E ARTH D AY R ECIPES FROM CRAFTS . KABOOSE . COM YUMMY DIRT CUPS 2. Fill cups about 3/4 full with pudding mixture. Top each cup Ingredients with the rest of the crushed cookies. Add gummy worms and 2 cups milk insects to decorate. Put cups into the refrigerator for about one 1 package (4oz) JELL-O Instant pudding (chocolate ) hour to chill them-- and enjoy! 3 ½ cups (8oz) Cool whip whipped topping 1 pack (16 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) crushed Gummy worms or insects Cooking Instructions 1. Pour the milk into the mixing bowl and add the pudding mix. Beat with the wire whisk until well blended (about two minutes). Let pudding stand for five minutes. Stir whipped topping and 1/2 of the crushed cookies into the pudding (very gently) with rubber scraper until mixture is all the same color. Place about 1 table- spoon of the remaining crushed cookies into the bottom of each cup. MUDPIE COOKIES keep stirring the mixture the whole time it cooks so that it Ingredients won't burn. 3. The adult needs to take the mixture off of the stove and mix 2 cups sugar the rest of the ingredients with the cooked part of the recipe. 2 Tbs cocoa 4. Then the mixture needs to be dipped, by spoonfuls, on to the ½ cup milk waxed paper and allowed to cool. ½ cup butter ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups oatmeal 1 tsp vanilla flavoring Cooking Instructions 1. Mix the sugar and the cocoa together in a bowl. 2. Stir in the milk. Have an adult put the mixture in a pot, add the butter, and put it on the stove to cook. It needs to come to a full boil and cook that way for two minutes. The adult should Page 2 E NJOY E VERYTHING T HAT S PRING HAS TO O FFER Bunny Hop Earth Day Expedition Ape-ril Event (Sat. April 11th 11:00am-1:30pm). (Sat. April 18th 11-4pm). (April 25, 2009). Hop on over to The Southgate Plaza Bunny Celebrate the natural world at Hawk Creek Meet the gorillas, and learn what makes each Hop and bring the whole family for a fun Wild Life Center. Enjoy the flying bird one of them unique! The day's activities filled afternoon of carousel rides, trolley show and marvel at the 70 wildlife ambassa- include keeper talks, enrichment and crafts. rides with Mother Goose, and an exciting dors. For more information check out web Since recycling cell phones benefits gorillas visit from Hawk Creek Wildlife. Kids can page at www.hawkcreek.org in the Congo by decreasing the demand for ―clown‖ around with Punkin, Kasper, Mr. 655 Luther Road, East Aurora 14052 coltan mining, each visitor who donates an No and Piccadilly the clown and enjoy the 716-652-8646 old cell phone will receive $1 discount off silly stilt walker. Children can get their pic- regular Zoo admission per phone. ture taken with the Easter Bunny for only Dyngus Day Parade $5.00 (with proceeds benefiting the Our (April 13th, 5pm). Wings of Spring Lady of Victory Infant Home). Children will One of the greatest ethnic spectaculars and (May 9, 2009). receive a FREE coloring book, crayons, and Don't miss this International Migratory Bird displays of Polish Pride in America! The a tasty chocolate bunny while supplies last. celebration! Learn more about the birds liv- Southgate Plaza, Seneca Street & Union annual Dyngus Day Buffalo Parade begins at ing at the Buffalo Zoo, as well as migratory Road, West Seneca 14224 5pm at the Broadway Market and makes its birds and the history and significance of www.southgateplaza.com (716) 674-5050. way through the streets of the city's Historic migration. Informational tables, keeper talks, Polonia District. Marchers will pass numer- crafts and activities will be taking place Tifft Nature Preserve Cleanup ous Official Festival Halls including the throughout the Zoo's Gazebo Lawn area. (April 19 @ 10:00 a.m.). Adam Mickiewicz Library and St. Stanislaus The event runs 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Spend an afternoon outdoors helping with a and is free with Zoo admission. Church before concluding at the magnificent spring clean-up of the preserve and help re- capture the natural beauty of the Tifft on Sat. Buffalo Central Terminal. Bear Awareness Day 4/19 @ 10am. Light refreshments will be (May 23, 2009). served. Buffalo Zoo Visit the Buffalo Zoo and learn about the Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Throughout the year, the Buffalo Zoo offers continued efforts at raising public awareness Buffalo, 14203. Call 825-6397 for more guests fascinating animal exhibits, naturalis- about bears and how their habitats are af- information and to register. tic wildlife habitats, beautiful garden areas fected by global climate change. Highlights and several unique areas in which to enjoy include informational tables, crafts, keeper Buffalo and Erie County Naval and an environment that is full of fun, adventure talks and enrichment for the animals. The Military Park and history. The Buffalo Zoo is open daily event runs 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and is (Open seven days a week, 10:00am to rain or shine! The gates are open 10:00am – free with Zoo admission. 5:00pm, April - October).
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