Academy for Environmental Science Hosts Eco-Fest 2023

Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We?

The Academy for Environmental Science of the Morris County Vocational School District will host its annual Eco-Fest on May 3 from 6-8 pm at the Jefferson Township High School, where the Academy is located. The event is open to the public and will be held in the high school cafeteria, 1010 Weldon Rd, Oak Ridge.

This year’s theme is “Climate is changing, why aren’t we?”.

Stations will be hosted by students, as well as community members, highlighting presentations on the differences between compostable and biodegradable terms, poster on pesticide use, climate change impacts (before and after), sustainable architecture and conservation photography.

Also featured will be a Rock Art activity for kids and items for Sale, such as handmade soaps and dry shampoo, beeswax lip balm and more.

Everyone will go away inspired with great ideas and products for living a more sustainable life!

The Academy for Environmental Science provides students with the interdisciplinary study of natural processes and human impacts in the atmosphere, aquatic systems, and soils. The academy program of study links the principles of art, history, language arts, technology, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics to environmental concepts.

The Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for Morris County high school students. The academies are public programs of choice for Morris County residents. For additional information, contact Gina DiDomenico, Student Recruitment & Community Relations at 973-627-4600 ext. 277 or email didomenicog@mcvts. org.