West Papuan children learn about animals during park visit

WEST Papua children living in Port Moresby were surprised by the larger than life size sculptured animals made from rubbish collected around Port Moresby.
The children, who live at the West Papuan camp at Rainbow, were brought to the Port Moresby Nature Park by Melissa Brabar.
The sculptured animals are part of BSP’s trash to treasure sculpture festival.
Brabar said she used the school holidays as an opportunity for the kids to enjoy what was being displayed at the park.
“I am happy that I got to do this for these children and I am sure they have learnt a lot just by looking at these animal sculptures and reading information that came with it,” she said.
“It’s very educational and a worthwhile activity for all children and adults as well.”
Port Moresby Nature Park’s general manager Michelle McGeorge said: “We are pleased to advise that we are extending the BSP trash to treasure sculpture festival due to popular demand and because of the important messages conveyed to residents on ‘Rethinking your use of rubbish’ and each of our responsibility to create a healthier environment.
“The use of anything plastic from shopping bags to wrappers to drink ing bottles, food trays and takeaway packs amongst others has a very negative impact on the environment.
“If we cannot look after our environment now, our children and their children will not be able to enjoy a pollution free environment.”
She said the sculptures would remain in the park until July 31.