Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) June 2018 | Page 25

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A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest
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2018 WINNERS
Individual Awards
Ada Kersting
Grades 1 – 2
Olivia Shirk
Grades 3 – 5
Kennedy Rulketter
Grades 9 – 12
Group Awards
Fireflies Friends School
Pre-K – Grade 2
St. Michael 5MS
Grades 3 – 5
Fernando Clements
Grades 6 – 12
As always, we were astounded by the creativity
of our area students in our sixth annual Trash-
formation.
Mayor Greg Fischer helped hand out awards to
the talented students and then Louisville Orches-
tra’s music director Teddy Abrams led students
and the audience in a jam session with all the
amazing instruments created from recycled
materials.
See the winners' creations
and get inspired for next
year at
LouisvilleZoo.org/
Trashformation.
Easton Gentry
Grades 6 – 12
Musical Instrument –
Individual
Ahmya Starks
Pre-K – Grade 2
Brooklyn Keith
Grades 3 – 5
Musical Instrument – Group
Big Owls Southpark Tapp School
Pre-K – Grade 2
3rd grade Team Hartstern
Grades 3 – 5
Rhino Rhythm St. Michael
Grades 6 – 12
In April, I helped the Zoo kick off an Earth
Month celebration. It was an exciting day,
and important for our city because one
of our three guiding pillars as a city is to
become a healthier community.
That means physical, individual health, as well as
environmental health. Those go hand in hand. Our
city is working hard to care for the land, air and
water that sustain our lives and the lives of every
living creature who calls Earth home. That includes
funding to plant more trees and the compassionate
volunteerism efforts led by Brightside. • Make sure your trash is securely placed in the
proper receptacle.
• Recycle materials to save landfill space, energy and
natural resources. Most litter is recyclable!
• When you see litter, pick it up and throw it away
— don’t just step over it. Set an example, encour-
age your friends to do the same.
• Carry a litterbag in your vehicle or bicycle.
• Report a litterer to MetroCall 311.
• Any group wanting to have a Neighborhood
Cleanup can be provided gloves, trash bags and a
limited quantity of tools at no cost. Be a Backyard
Action Hero and set up a drive with children and
parents in your neighborhood.
We can all play a role in taking care of our city’s envi-
ronment. Here are a few ways to get started: For more information, visit
Louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/clean.
From Mayor Greg Fischer
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