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Activity: Harms of Plastic Waste and How to Take Action

Monday, 10/18/2021
3:00 - 3:15
Virtual Library

United States

Learn about several native birds of San Francisco and the harms of plastic waste on our environment. Follow instructional videos on how to up-cycle items and turn them into bird feeders. For kids and their families.

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Youth Engaged in Library Leadership's (YELL) STEM & Nature cohort used STEM to explore different aspects of the urban nature spaces in their community and connected them to topics like sustainability, community gardens and nature walks. They are passionate about keeping the environment as healthy as possible for future generations. They included a fun project to follow along while learning the impact of plastic waste.

Environment & Nature

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Make + Do

Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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