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Mission: To achieve the highest quality and the best possible outdoors and wildlife conservation, preservation, and recreation for all Minnesotans and particularly the various Asian-American communities in the State of Minnesota.Project: Hmong Recycle and Household Hazardous Education Presented by: Cheng Lee, Public Relations Chair
Project Goal • Educate Hmong hunters, leaders and community on recycling, waste and hazardous waste reductions • Promote green events/activities for Asian-Minnesotan
Activities Environmental Workshops Incorporated environmental education to Hmong hunters through firearms classes Information and resources booths during community events Being a green advocate at events
Community Outreach:Hmong New Year Celebration • Resources and maps to Hmong families on where to dispose household hazard materials • 250 people stop by for information, a refillable water bottle and a recycle hang bag
July 2013 4th Sports Festival • Information booth during the Hmong Sports Festival (2 day event) held at Como Park • Waste reduction and proper disposal of household hazard material
Environmental Workshops • Workshop to educate Hmong leaders and community on clean water and recycling • 25 community members participated in event
Youth Education • 20 youth, ages 10 - 19 participated in a youth awareness camping trip weekend to educate them on recycling, nature and camping skills
Education • Incorporated environmental education into Firearms Safety class for six sessions from May - August 2013 • 300 Hmong Hunters went through the class • Utilized the recycle Fling Bag along with waste and toxicity educational quizzes
Continued Activities • Educate on waste reduction, recycle and clean water in Firearms Safety class and workshop • Promote to Hmong hunters, because of our mission to the outdoor environment/habitat preservation
Lessons Learned • Better survey to capture participations, feedback and takeaways from the workshop • Demonstration activities/resources to keep the audience more engage
AOH Reflection • Reaching out to youth about recycling, hazardous waste and “Green” activities • Bridge to Hmong hunting community, elders, leaders, youth and other organizations • Promote AOH as an “Green” group, in line with and in support of our mission