Belize Audubon Society News

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On Saturday, April 25^th 2009, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) celebrated Earth Day with a “Walk for a Green Belize” from Belize City to Guanacaste National Park. The event commenced 6:30 am at the Constitution Park in Belize City where the Mayor, Ms. Zeniada Moya, officially welcomed the participants and led the group in commencing the walk. Around 500 people participated in the “Walk for a Green Belize” and it is estimated that a total of 800 bags of trash were collected representing an average of 16 trash bags per mile. Groups involved in the clean-up included: Belize City Council, Costa Rican Embassy, Dangriga Youth Group, Forest Department, Golden Citizens, Guatemalan Embassy, LoveFM, Mr. Lopez–Mayor of Belmopan, Mexican Embassy, OAK, PACT, Palotti’s Nature Protectors, Scouts Association, SMART, UB Environmental Club, US Embassy, WWF, and Belize Audubon Members and staff. Additionally logistical assistance was rendered by the Belize Red Cross, Old Belize, Police Department, Police Recruits, and SJCJC First Aid Team. The event was a great success and BAS applauds all participants as they contributed to making Belize a little cleaner, a more conscientious country and toward creating a greener generation.The groups reunited at the Guanacaste National Park where the official Earth Day ceremonies were held. Entertainment was provided by the Hoppin John String Band, Ms. Leela Vernon and Brother Fem. To conclude the day, all in attendance had the opportunity to experience the park through a variety of tours. BAS extends its appreciation to everyone who made the event a great success. We would like to acknowledge the following for their support of conservation: Belize City Council, Bowen & Bowen Ltd., Eco Solutions, Embassy of Mexico, LoveFM, National Council of Ageing, PACT, U.S. Embassy, and Zeta Ice Factory.