A group of 18 volunteers from Coconut Creek spent Sunday morning cleaning up Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. The group included 10 children and youth and eight adults, who picked up debris with buckets, litter grabbers and trash bags on Nov. 8.
The cleanup was part of the Bahá’í children’s classes, a free educational program that has been offered in Coconut Creek for more than 20 years. Classes focus on values such as kindness, honesty, generosity, patience and responsibility, and encourage children to practice them through community service.
Jennifer Warner, a longtime teacher in the program, helped lead the group. Participants learn through stories, songs, discussions and creative activities, and the beach outing let them put those lessons into practice alongside friends and family.
The classes are open to children and families of all religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Participation does not require membership in the Bahá’í Faith. The organization also runs programs for junior youth ages 11 to 15 and for older youth.
Parents who want more information can contact Warner at jenniferwr191@gmail.com.
