Madison and Shelby's Eco Summit Article

Eco Summit (we still need a title)

On the beautiful, sunny morning of October 27th, some members of Stamford's Eco Freaks along with seven other schools had the privilege of visiting Niagara College to learn about their environmental initiatives.
The day began with an educational walk on the Wetland Ridge Trail lead by two Niagara College students. We then moved into the greenhouse for a unique insight of the environment in which plants are grown, followed by a delicious three-course meal served by Niagara College's own culinary students.
Once our minds were full of knowledge and bellies full of food, the eco schools journeyed to Woodend Conservation Area to share experiences and efforts to promote sustainable living. Mr. Serbina brought Stamford's own Hans and Fuut to display his creative ideas of bringing awareness to important environmental issues.
Everyone that attended the Eco Summit took something away from the experience. From sharing both our positive and negative impacts on the environment with other schools, we learned how to make changes to reduce our carbon footprints.
During our day spent at Niagara College, we observed all kinds of different research-intensive projects, such as using native plants for green roofs, and promoting the preservation of biodiversity. After sharing initiatives with other high schools, we realized that even though we don’t have the resources that Niagara College has, we can still make a significant impact on the environment.
The Eco Freaks realized that even the smallest actions, from eating litter-less lunches to turning off the lights when you leave a room, can make a difference.