SCC Celebrates Earth Day with Educational Event for Local Fourth Graders

Southeastern Community College (SCC) observed Earth Day on April 18, 2024, by hosting an event for over 500 fourth graders from local schools, including Edgewood Elementary and Chadbourn Elementary. The event included hands-on activities to educate students about environmental issues.

Katie Floyd, the Student Engagement Coordinator at SCC, reported that the event was successful. Students participated in educational activities across the campus, facilitated by organizations like the Children’s Museum of Wilmington and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville.

The program featured presentations from local conservation groups and interactive sessions with wildlife experts. Dawn Hinshaw, SCC Agribusiness Instructor, along with other experts, provided insights into environmental conservation.

For future Earth Day events, Floyd plans to reintroduce a poster contest to encourage creative engagement in environmental advocacy, drawing from her positive experiences in similar contests.

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