Conservation on the Ground –
Trash and Recycle Show for Schools
in Marion and Winston Counties
by Charlie Meek, Northwest RC&D Coordinator, Tuscumbia, AL
The Northwest Alabama RC&D Council recently partnered with accomplished magician, kid comedian,
Rockin’ Eco Hero-Steve Trash. Steve Trash, a resident of Franklin County, Alabama, takes his
traveling show all over the United States plus several foreign countries. Steve has entertained over
10 million people during his career.
The objective of the Trash and Recycle Show is to teach
children:
• Why recycling is a good idea
• To view trash as a natural resource
• What things are recyclable
• How to reduce, reuse, and recycle
• That recycling can be fun
Most of Steve’s performances are based around
community events such as Water Festivals, State and
County Fairs or professional conferences in large cities.
While Steve has performed in three of the five counties
that make up the Northwest AL RC&D Council Area,
students in Marion and Winston Counties had not had the op
After a brief planning meeting between RC&D staff and Steve
requesting $4,000 to secure Steve Trash for eight (8) perform
School systems. The proposal was submitted to the Alabam
Education Funds and received approval for funding.
Special thanks to Michael Fowlkes, RC&D Program Assistan
assisting Steve Trash with setting up and loading out for seve
Alabama Cooperative Extension Agents Bobby Wallace (Mar
(Winston County) for their valuable assistance with making c
dates for Steve Trash!
Due to a spirit of team work and cooperation by project partn
great success with over 2,200 kids in Winston and Marion co
Recycle Show during the month of November 2005. The rea
sharing lots of smiles, laughter and cheers provided a living t
Shows were VERY well received by students and faculty plus
important message in a fun way!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its program
age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, fa