Earth Day Recognized with Book Donations from Blue Ridge Electric
For Immediate Release
Contact: Renee Whitener, Director of Public Relations, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, (828) 758-2383, Ext. 3213; or E-mail: Renee Whitener
Lenoir, North Carolina (April 18, 2008) – In honor of Earth Day and to recognize the importance of environmental stewardship, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is continuing its tradition of donating environmentally-themed books to local elementary schools in celebration of Earth Day 2008. Additionally, each elementary school student will receive a packet of flower seeds for planting.
This year, 39 elementary schools in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes and Avery counties are receiving the free books for young readers. “50 Ways to Save the Earth” by Anne Jankellowitch and photography by Philippe Bourseiler is a practical reminder to young readers of the beauty and fragility of our planet and encourages them to take action to preserve it. Like the title promises, readers learn easy, meaningful ways to save energy and care for water and that every action, no matter how small, counts.
In order to find books that students will read, Blue Ridge Electric asks local school media center directors for recommendations for books for their students and then compares suggested titles with national teacher reviews and scholastic recommendations.
And to encourage students to care for the earth, free flower seed packets are being provided to each student. Flowers include Sunflower, Zinnia, Daisy, Wildflowers, Marigold, and other varieties designed to delight the students and remind them of the value of caring for living things.
The environment has always been important to Blue Ridge Electric. From helping students learn about their environment to educating our members on energy conservation to lobbying for practical renewable energy standards, Blue Ridge Electric has always strived to be good stewards of our environment. Participating in Earth Day celebrations with the schools helps demonstrate this commitment.
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation serves some 73,000 members in northwest North Carolina.
