BellTime Magazine Autumn 2017 BellTime 8-3 | Page 33

BellTIME TIMELINE: 2017 “Let it Bee” Overall Junior Winner 2017 – A group of young people from Loreto College in Swords scooped two prestigious awards at the YEA 2017 Final in May for their inspiring project ‘Let it Bee’, winning the Overall Junior and the Biodiversity Award. The work of young people from Loreto College in Dublin provided a habitat for bees and other insects and they raised awareness about the decline in bee population due to chemical sprays and the threat of pollutants to the natural world. September Registration opens for the YEA 2018 October - November YEA 6 Steps to Success regional training November Registration closes 2018 February Project submission closes March-April ECO-Den semi-finals around the country May Showcase & Awards Final Ceremony in Dublin Go to www.youtube.com/ecounesco to see last years’ highlights! #YEA2018 www.ecounesco.ie Check out ECO-UNESCO’s Youtube channel to see the highlights of YEA 2017 33