Art, science both important in learning to save planet

By Ann fisher

                The idea of an art/environmental-science course would have seemed sort of out there 30 or 40 years ago. Groovy, yes, but seriously? Our children see things differently today.

They have grown up with environmental science and ecology. Recycle and reuse. Turn out the lights. Avoid pesticides. And, despite the erosion of arts education in many schools, children still love art, and some even imagine it as a career.