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Little steps towards sustainability

By Casey Neill
LITTLE steps are all it takes to turn preschoolers green.
The Little Green Steps program provides pre-schools with tips and resources to get preschoolers thinking about how they can help the environment.
An educational seminar based on the program will be held at Burrinja on Thursday.
Promoting Environmental Sustainability with Young Children is designed to help parents and preschool teachers get kids actively helping the environment.
School, kindergarten, community and local government representatives are invited to attend.
The presentation will feature two people involved in developing and implementing Little Green Steps in New South Wales.
The seminar is at Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey, on Thursday 18 September from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Tickets are $15.
Bookings and more information are available by calling Shire of Yarra Ranges on 9294 6390.

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