In partnership with the Coronado Public Library, Emerald Keepers wishes to thank everyone who came out to see the beautiful chalk art created by the Coronado High School artists at the Earth Day Keep Our Sea Plastic Free Chalk Walk. Emerald Keepers is grateful to its partner, Coronado Public Library, for their support and use of their grounds. Thank you to the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission for supporting the event; their tent raised awareness about plastic on our beaches with a fun string-plastics-from-Coronado-beaches craft station. Thank you to organizations who provided event tables, educational activities, and handouts: Oceania, Coronado Cultural Arts Association, City of Coronado, Coronado Public Library, and Emerald Keepers. Raising awareness of the negative impacts of single-use plastics is important to the health of our ocean and us all.
Thank you to the many volunteers and Emerald Keepers Board Members and interns who gave of their time to assist throughout the day, bake breakfast treats, and provide lunch and snacks for all the artists and volunteers. Special thanks to Ms. Laura Hill and Ms. Karrie Jackson for preparing their students to create such beautiful and creative sidewalk art. Their collective artistry and dedication to teaching are inspiring.
We especially appreciate the teachers who brought their classes to see the Earth Day Chalk Walk and watch the short film, The Story of Plastics, in the Winn Room.
Following the Earth Day Chalk Walk and assisted by Council Members John Duncan and Casey Tanaka, Emerald Keepers hosted an awards ceremony for the Earth Day Poster Competition. Thank you to all the contributing artists and congratulations to poster winners! Winning posters may be viewed in the Teen Library Section of the Coronado Public Library.
This Earth Day celebration and chalk walk brought together students of all ages to create and share beautiful art; celebrate Mother Earth; and learn how better to protect our planet, its oceans, and the environment.
Happy Plastic-Free Earth Month, Coronado!
