CT STEM students attend the Save Energy Save Dinero® Youth Summit!
On Tuesday June 3rd two hundred fourth and fifth grade students from Betances STEM magnet school in Hartford, CT participated in the Save Energy Save Dinero Youth Summit. The event was hosted by the Green Eco Warriors, a nonprofit organization which provides energy conservation and sustainability education to schools, families, and communities. The summit engaged students in tactile energy education, sustainability training, and leadership skills. Jeff Barrie the award winning documentarian of “Kilowatt Ours” and Leticia Colon de Mejias, Latina author of “Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy” addressed the youth participants. The event and speakers focused on creating a culture of sustainable thinkers. “Your mind is your most valuable superpower”, Leticia told youth. “You can all make a difference by following your dreams”, was a powerful message shared by Jeff Barrie. “Educate, Motivate, Protect the Planet and our future” is the Green Eco Warrior creed. Youth confirmed the mission by chanting, “Green Eco Warriors Rock! Save Energy Save Dinero!” Students and teachers enjoyed this unique opportunity to play educational games, complete ropes course challenges, and watch student performed plays. Every student left with a T-shirt, comic book, and a smile! To learn more about Green Eco Warrior events and programs, contact us by email at Casey@eesgogreen.com or by phone...
Green Eco Warrior Comic Book
On June 3 2014 Green Eco Warriors Inc. released the long awaited Green Eco Warrior Comic Book – Issue 1 – The Beginning. The comic co-written by Casey Dilzer and Leticia Colon de Mejias and illustrated by Mytron Brewery focuses on five youth who learn that their destiny is to protect the planet. The youth and their friend, Cambio the monkey, must uncover the identity of Mr. Big Corp (an evil villain that feeds on greed), and defeat the Phantom Draw (a villain that steals energy). Green Eco Warrior comic teaches children to advocate, educate, communicate, and be leaders for the betterment of people and to protect the planet. Each issue introduces youth to important environmental and social concepts in a fun and engaging way. The Green Eco Warriors are a nonprofit organization which provides energy conservation and sustainability education to grades...
Dinero is Tatham School’s Hero!
On May 22nd The Green Eco Warriors brought the Save Energy Save Dinero Challenge to two hundred and fifty students at Tatham School in West Springfield. The Challenge sponsored by Mass Save and Western Mass Electric begins with a free live educational performance that informs students on how they can become Green Eco Warriors by making small behavioral changes at home. The children were able to learn from Leticia Colon de Mejias President of the Green Eco Warriors and author of “Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy”. Special guests Dinero the Frog and the Phantom Draw encouraged students to be proactive and use their energy saving knowledge to sell energy star lighting and power strips for their school’s fundraiser. 100% of the fundraiser profits will go directly to their school. To schedule this unique program at your school call 860 993 0714 or email casey@eesgogreen.com....
Stearns Elementary Welcome the Save Energy Save Dinero Challenge
On May 19th Stearns Elementary School participated in a fundraiser where the school will keep 100% of the lighting sales. As part of the educational kick off event Two hundred and forty students participated in an entertaining educational live performance. The performance educates students on energy sustainability and conservation by engaging the children through participation and humor. Dinero the Frog and the Phantom Draw, characters that educate about saving energy at home, helped students learn what they can do to save the planet and be Green Eco Warriors. Each child received a Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy book provided by Mass Save and Western electric. To participate in this exciting program call the Green Eco Warriors at 860 993 0714 or email casey@eesgogreen.com...
