McClellan Launches Congressional Eco Heroes Program for VA-04 Students
Richmond, VA – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the Congressional Eco Heroes Challenge, an environmental education program for Kindergarten through Eighth-grade students in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District.
Initially launched in 2019 by the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin, the Eco Heroes Program aims to increase youth’s awareness and excitement about productive, eco-friendly habits and behaviors they can begin developing and implementing now. Through this program, students are encouraged to cultivate and put into action environmentally responsible habits. Participants will engage in a variety of eco-focused challenges and educational activities, gaining a deeper understanding of the significance of eco-friendliness in their daily routines.
"I am proud to launch the Congressional Eco Hero Challenge in our district, empowering young students to become champions of eco-friendly habits,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “Led by my predecessor and climate champion, the late Rep. A. Donald McEachin, this initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of environmental stewards who will shape a brighter, greener future for us all. I hope that this program can empower our young people to be future stewards to preserve our beautiful Commonwealth and our planet, and I look forward to celebrating their achievements next year.”
Parents or guardians of students in grades K-8 who live in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District can register for the program at https://bit.ly/VA04EcoHeroes.
The deadline to register for the 2023-2024 Eco Heroes Challenge is October 24th, 2023.
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