The 5 characters
were introduced with a short animated film, then a reading from the first book of the 6 volume book series, MEET THE ECO BOYS AND GIRLS. Interactive
activities were featured and engaged children to “Take Action” and take care of
the environment and each other.
Each
of the ECO BOYS AND GIRLS characters have their own mission:
Ernie Earth preserves the natural world and its ecosystem; Lulu Love
demonstrates the importance of loving herself, others and all things; Patsy Peace solves conflicts so that humans, animals and things can exist in peaceful
ways; Ray Recycle shows people ways to reuse, reduce and recycle, and Sammy Sun
spreads the word about conservation and protecting natural resources.
Brooklyn Children's Museum was founded
in 1899. A pioneer in education, it Is considered the first museum in the
United States to cater specifically to children. In 2008, it became the first
green museum in New York City.
