Teen LEADERS - Video 1, 2013

Teen LEADERS

Lead by Educating with Activities and Demonstrations on the Environment, Resources and Sciences
 

On Tuesday, July 3^rd, we Teen LEADERS embarked on a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We took the trek to learn about their Teen Conservation Leaders program (very similar to our Teen LEADERS) and to explore the aquatic world of course. We gladly welcomed the cool coastal weather, as it was quite a transition from Fresno’s heat.

            Upon arrival, we met our guides and were given an exclusive look at the Open Sea Exhibit. After watching the Open Sea feeding, we were led to the beautiful plastic arts exhibit where artists displayed their art made out of 100% single-use plastic items, such as spoons, water bottles, and grocery bags. It really made an impact moved me and the other teens on just how much single-use plastic is weaved into our daily lives and how little thought we put into its use.

             Later on, we got a chance to interact with some interesting sea critters. We were able to feed kelp to abalone and touch bamboo sharks, sea stars, and sea cucumbers. “I loved holding the baby brittle star as it crawled around my hand” said Teen LEADER Christina. Then we made our way to the shore and had a nice lunch break on the beach where we enjoyed the peaceful ocean atmosphere and played games on the sand like hand jousting and link tag.

            After our lunch break, we watched a presentation about how a few older Teen Conservation Leaders applied the skills they learned at the aquarium to their daily and professional lives. It was inspiring to see how young people like us left the program with the skills and motivation to make a change in this world. It helped us realize how we too as young people can make a difference. Then we were taken on a tour of the many exhibits of the Aquarium and were fascinated by marine creatures such as hermit crabs, puffins, tuna, and sharks. Some of us were even able to visit the fun & flashy jellyfish exhibit. Ultimately, our adventure at the bay was full of aquatic wonder and inspiration that we will never forget!

Alondra Lopez

Christina Olague

Teen LEADERS

DINO NITE

Join us at Fresno Chaffee Zoo for an evening of prehistoric proportions! Hang out with Buddy, the Dinosaur, from PBS Kids Dinosaur Train, uncover bones in Dino Dig, see Ross Laird’s Winged Wonders Bird Show, enjoy a screening of ValleyPBS’ top rated children’s show Dinosaur Train. Enjoy arts & crafts tables, dinosaur bio-facts, and vendor booths. Plus, Meet Mr. Steve from PBS Kids!

Ticket prices:

ValleyPBS or Fresno Chaffee Zoo Members:
$12 Adult and $9 Child (ages 2 -11yrs)

Non-Members: $15 Adults and $12 Child (ages 2 - 11yrs)

Children 1yr and under are FREE

Tickets are available for purchase at www.FresnoChaffeeZoo.org and www.ValleyPBS.org, or by calling 559-498-5921 or 559-266-1800

Dino Nite is presented by Fresno Chaffee Zoo and ValleyPBS.

Dino Nite is sponsored by:
California Kidds Pediatric Dentistry, Lennar, Veterinary Emergency Service, Anthem Blue Cross, and EHS Medical Group, Hedricks Chevrolet, Transitions Children's Services, Fossil Discovery Center.