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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