REACT plans to announce a big community project at the AGM on April 20 at 2 p.m. meeting
Rockwood Environmental Action Community Taskforce (REACT) treasurer Karl Daher is looking forward to Earth Day.
April 22 is Earth Day, a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. It encourages us to unite and take action for a healthier planet and a brighter future.
Every year, REACT hosts its annual general meeting and presentation in honour of the eco-celebratory day. This year, it takes place on Saturday, April 20.
REACT is a volunteer group with members from Rockwood, Stonewall, Teulon, Stony Mountain, and more, all of whom share the desire to save the planet.
“We are like-minded people who are wanting to do global things locally for the environment.” said Daher. He explained that it is REACT’s goal to raise environmental awareness in the community.
REACT began in the early 1990s with three pilot projects. It initiated a community recycling program for the R.M. of Rockwood, started a recycling depot, and later expanded to the curbside recycling program.
REACT started the Ruby Roe Tallgrass Prairie Reserve in Stonewall.
They also began the backyard composting program.
All three projects continue to progress. Daher admires REACT’s work and says the task force has made notable differences in the community.
“The backyard composting is a big hit,” Daher added. He explained that many families had wasted compost in their yards. The REACT program gave the compost a purpose.
Daher encourages everyone to attend REACT’s AGM on April 20 at 2 p.m.
The AGM is an opportunity for environmental concerns to be heard and to honour and celebrate our remarkable planet.
At the upcoming meeting, REACT will unveil a major community project. All town councillors and members of the general public are welcome to participate.
Following the AGM, there will be a presentation by Altona Community Action Network (ACAN).
ACAN is a Altona volunteer group that works hard to protect the environment. ACAN will share projects and programs they have done in Altona.
“ACAN will inform people what is possible to be done in a small community,” said Daher. He explained that REACT wants to initiate these projects. The Altona community curbside compost and recycling program is one example REACT is excited to pursue.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the REACT AGM and ACAN presentations. There will be information valuable to all ages shared.
Daher wants everyone to live the best life they can.
“There are a number of different things we can do for our environment, and there is more that can be done,” he said.
The presentation will educate the public about what changes can be made and their benefits.
Daher hopes to inform others about subjects such as why compost does not belong in the garbage and the impact of plastic bags on the environment.
“We want to motivate others and give them the information we have so they can make informed decisions about their environmental ,” explained Daher.
Both REACT and ACAN aim to educate the public about what can be done and why it is important.
Registration is not required to attend the REACT AGM and ACAN presentation. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided for attendees.
“The best opportunity to learn what REACT is about is to join us at the Annual General Meeting,” said Daher.
Those interested in protecting and conserving the environment are invited to become a REACT member.
Membership is free and open to those residing in the R.M. of Rockwood.
For more information about REACT, visit reactinc.org or email info@react.org.
