The Art of Engagement

Art is an important part of reaching the public about new ways of thinking and exploring what is possible.  We encourage those who live artistically or have a creative hobby to contribute their talent.  A sustainable society will happen when everyone comes together to make it happen. 

The Issue:

Art is a catalyst for progressing social change. There are a variety of mediums that can be used to entertain, attract attention, or provoke thought about a subject.

Many of the action projects on this site include some art aspect in the description. But for those who are passionate about art and are excited by the possibility to mold a project from conception to completion, we want to provide a place to recognize your contribution and to use it to help power the difference we want to make in building a sustainable Surrey.

What does Sustainability in Surrey look like?

According to the Surrey Sustainability Charter:

“Sustainability” means meeting the needs of the present
generation in terms of socio-cultural systems, the
economy and the environment while promoting a high
quality of life but without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.

Project Overview:

Your U-turn challenges you to put your best lens forward and capture examples of environmental sustainability in Surrey.

We think it would be cool to feature your view of what sustainability in Surrey looks like.

Your scrapbook will be used at Surrey's special events to highlight what makes Surrey Sustainable, and to inspire others.

Project type: Individual or with partner

Project time commitment:

• Photographing
• Printing
• Designing/creating scrapbook

Individual:       30 hours
Partner:           17 hours

Plan for Action:

To help get you on your way, follow the steps outlined below.

1) Below is a list of popular environmental sustainability examples that are associated with many areas and communities in the City of Surrey. Use this list to select an aspect of sustainability that you would like to photograph. Or photograph a variety of examples to create a collage of the various items listed below.

Each item is a link that will provide you with more information about each example.

Examples of environmental sustainability:

•  Parks, greenways, natural areas

• Restored/enhanced wildlife habitat
  • Campebell Heights

• Neighborhood developments
  
  • Smart Growth on the Ground - Defining how sustainability is included in land use

• Green buildings

• Food gardens

• Recycling and Waste Management practices

2) To print the photographs, contact the Your U-turn Program Coordinator to print the photos for the scrapbook.  A variety of environmentally friendly material will also be provided to complete the scrapbook.

3) Arrangements will be made to return photos to particpants that will assemble the scrap book.

4)  A copy of the scrapbook will be made; one for you,and one for the staff at the City of Surrey tthat will be featured at city environmental events. Each copy will be laminated. 

Helpful links:

Crafting a Greener World offers tips for sourcing enviornmentally friendly materials. 

Environment Canada's example of scrapbooking - in this context the enviornmental intiatives that were sponsored in 2003 are compiled.

Tool-kit

Contact us to apply for materials so we can set you up with what you need as discussed in Step 2 of the Plan for Action.  Materials will be brought to the Career Department of your school. 

Contact:
Sherese Johnson
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Telephone: 604-872-6051