North Okanagan students share climate projects at youth summit
“If we can get them engaged and passionate and highly motivated at this point, then they are going to take this into not only their personal lives but their work lives.”2021 B.C. extreme weather events cost province $10-$17 billion, study finds
Organizers put “ripple effect” in the event’s title because they hope what students learn will ripple out to the wider community. “Students become more confident doing these projects and then are willing to reach out and do more,” explained de Vries. It’s the second time the event has been held and organizers are hoping the initiative will only keep growing and inspiring more local students.
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