June 2022 Newsletter

Greetings!

Here are some green updates and events:

2040
Join us this Thurs. June 16, 7:30 p.m. at Midtown Plaza for the FREE screening of the uplifting documentary about climate solutions that exist today and what the world could look like in 2040!   We’re excited to announce the Hoosier Environmental Council, Citizens Climate Lobby and CHS Green Action Club will be there. This is a great opportunity to get involved at CHS as well as the city, state and national levels!!    Watch the trailer!   Read more.

Carmel Students Call for Climate Action
Young people are worried about how climate change will impact their future!  These amazing students have met with Mayor Brainard and Carmel City Councilors to share their concerns and ask for a climate action plan.  To support our young people, we’re collecting signatures on this petition which will be presented to the mayor and council members.  Adults and youth are encouraged to sign!  Please share with friends and family. Read more.

Congratulations to the Winners
Congratulations to the Earth Day art contest winners:  Pravindi Dharmarathne  (K), Hannah Holtsclaw (1st gr), Emma Spahn (2nd gr), Leah Adal (4th gr), Edward Copsey (5th gr), Madison Bowser (6th gr), Skylar Welch (7th gr), Mira Modglin, (11th gr).  Thanks to our judges: Mary Jane Roth, Carmel Arts Council, Cy Donnelly, art teacher, and Ken Rabbers, photographer. Thanks to Alex and Natalie Workman for posting artwork on CGI social media.   Read more.

Easy Ways to Go Green
Here’s how to calculate your household carbon footprint and some easy ways to go green.

Thanks again for all you do to build a more beautiful, healthy and sustainable community.

Sincerely,
Leslie Webb
President
Carmel Green Initiative
www.CarmelGreen.org 
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