Baraza

Category: Uncategorized | Date: Jul 04 2008 | By: admin

Last night I went on a walk though time, back to our first Baraza post and recalled the crazy Ideas we had for the blog. We had intended to run competitions but we never quite got round to it. But when we got this link to a really amazing project called Go Elephants that is taking place in Norwich, UK.

We have decided to revive the chance for you, our readers to participate in competitions to have fun and to learn, interact and win great prizes!

So, Here’s Competition no. 1. CONSERVATION CRAZY

 All you have to do is some research to find and then send us the craziest conservation idea that has ever been implemented. It has to be one that that actually worked. Just post your idea on this post and we announce a winner by the 15th of July!

Were will send a signed copy of Owen and Mzee to the person with the craziest find. Our definition of CRAZY IDEA is  that it is a mad, impractical, unusual, absurd, passionate and/or extreme idea.

Rules: Don’t repeat the same entry that someone else has proposed! Entries close on 14th July.
Go elephants

Go Elephants! has turned the streets, parks and public spaces of Norwich into a giant urban savannah. A herd of life-size baby elephants are currently on safari in locations across the city until 31 August before being sold at a special gala auction in September 2008.

There are fifty-three different elephants to look out for. Each one has been beautifully decorated by an artist or community group, creating an outdoor art gallery showcasing the rich artistic talent the region has to offer.

I think that this idea couldl be turned in to a conservation idea by auctioning off the herd and sending the money to conservation. It could be replicated in cities around the world - why not do it in your city?

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