El Valle First Ecological Fair

Last week on October 11, El Valle held a first annual Eco-Fair. This event organized by the  la Cooperativa en Formación Valle Verde, was held with the purpose of collecting funds to support the First Ecological Brigade in El Valle. The Brigade, made up of children from elementary schools in El Valle was formed to create an awareness of the environment and the protection of nature.   Carlos Celis, President of the Cooperativa en Formación Valle Verde, spoke of the importance for children to learn to love and be conscious of their environment, so that the awareness can be passed on to their friends, families and future generations. The children will receive an education in litter, contamination, recycling and learn how these things effect the environment. Practicle workshops will also be created for kids to learn art using recycled materials.

At the fair, people gathered to see the exposition of murals and stands about contamination and recycling, information about El Valle. There were articles for sale made with recycled and natural materials.

During the events, the children of the Ecological Brigade took an oath to protect nature, they were then invited to watch a movie about global warming. The event concluded with the performance of the live jazz singers, Ariel Blanco and Pepe Calvera.