ACTION FOR NATURE OFFERS YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
Action For Nature, a nonprofit organization that encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects, presents the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize the individual accomplishments of young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment. Cash prizes of up to $500 each will be offered to young Eco-Heroes for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection of the natural world.Â
Applications will be judged on factors such as originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources, success and the impact on the environment. Go to Action for Nature’s website for details and to apply.