Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Circle of Trees: A Multigenerational Program about Nourishing Deep Connections with Nature

Alternate Activity 2: Hummingbird Video

Part of Circle of Trees

Activity time: 10 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Computer with Internet access

Preparation for Activity

  • Preview the two-minute video of Green Belt movement founder and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai telling a story about a hummingbird. If the group includes children younger than age 9, consider showing this video in place of Activity 3, Story - Visual Essay.
  • Set up and test the Internet connection. Cue the video to show the group.

Description of Activity

Show the video, in which Green Belt movement founder and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai tells a story about a hummingbird and encourages viewers to do what we can to help the earth.