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

Questions?