February 22nd, 2009 UPDATES!

Hey everyone,
It's been a while since we updated our status. For the past weeks we have been decorating the display case and thinking of new ideas for the greenhouse. We have also been recycling! But hey, next time you recycle, make sure you get the earth club's, Mr. Manzo's, room :)

I guess we'll start the discussion with the display case. In case you have forgotten, a few members got together and drew up a flag. While this flag is in the display case, it is accompanied by a blow-up globe. Michelle H. and Jenna D., are you still going to create the paper maché earth? At last week's meeting, February 17th, we created a list of achievements, and also a poster about Going Organic. Good job you guys for the teamwork :) For the next meeting,

• 1. we'll probably make more posters about themes and ideas for going green and helping the environment. These boards sure add some color!

• 2. Also, we'll make the little facts that we're hanging off the shelves. Therefore, think ahead and find some interesting facts! Make sure you get them from reputable sites.

Alrighty, onto the next topic. It seems like the heater is working, but the fan is still questionable...we'll be writing up a grant for $500. Hopefully we'll find out in April :D Anyway, we need plants to grow in our greenhouse. Unfortunately, we can't grow anything to eat...even if it means starving our groundhogs Goliath and Delilah. Taylor L. has generously donated some radish seeds. We're planning to grow some sunflowers in there, too. Think of some perennial plants, okay? (P.S, perennial = comes back every year)

Oh yes, the envirothon! Remember how it's in April? We should really think of studying...Is it possible to study every Thursday, five weeks before the competition, April 30th? This plan works for many people involved. We could probably be allowed to study in Mr. Johnson's learning center. Also, many people thinking of competiting want to do wildlife. We can only have 2 people, and it's not an easy task. You'll really need to stay intouch with your innner beast. Can you indentify animals by their skulls, their pelts, their footprints? This will require major research. Visit http://www.nysenvirothon.net/ if you want to check it out again.