Litter-ature for Waste Litter-acy!
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About this Event
Plastic, it’s used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it ends up where it doesn’t belong?
Join us over 5-weeks as the U of T Trash Team and Ocean Conservancy present live readings of children's books on the topic of plastic pollution, with very special guests - the authors themselves!
- We'll also be joined by scientists from the U of T Trash Team to talk about their adventures in research and you'll get the chance to interact and ask your own questions about plastic pollution.
- Our team will then challenge you to take part in a 4 week challenge with activities focused on reducing and reusing waste in your home.
Schedule of readings:
- Tuesday April 21, 2 pm eastern: Plastic, Ahoy! with reading by author Patricia Newman and stories from Assistant Professor Chelsea Rochman (co-founder of the U of T Trash Team and a researcher featured in the book)
- Tuesday April 28, 2 pm eastern: Plastic, Ahoy! with underwater photographer and filmmaker Annie Crawley and research adventures from MSc student Clara Thaysen
- Tuesday May 5, 2 pm eastern: One Plastic Bag with reading by author Miranda Paul and research adventures from PhD student Rachel Giles
- Tuesday May 12, 2 pm eastern: The Plastic Problem with reading by author Rachel Salt and research adventures from PhD student Bonnie Hamilton
- Tuesday May 19, 2 pm eastern: Plastic Sea - A Bird's Eye View with reading by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and research adventures from Trash Team member Cassandra Sherlock
Registration instructions: Pre-register for the date(s) you wish to join, choose one or choose them all! Please only select one ticket per email address.
Once confirmed, we will email you a private zoom link to join the broadcast(s). Make sure to register with an active email where you can check for the confirmation email (and check junk mail folders). **Each week will also be recorded and shared on our website.**
Age range: Suitable for 8 to 12 years... but ages -01 to 200 will enjoy!
Support for this program has been made possible with thanks to a donation from Michael Paterson & Gail Asper.