Bay Area Restoration Council - Stream of Dreams

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Stream of Dreams™

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Stream of Dreams™ is BARC's newest educational program. It was created by the Stream of Dreams Murals Society in Burnaby, British Columbia when a chemical spill nearly destroyed a creek there. Stream of Dreams™ educates students and communities about Hamilton Harbour and its watershed, while dazzling them with the beauty of community art. It is a two-part workshop where students will receive environmental education in one component and paint their own dream fish in the other component. All fish are hung together on a nearby fence as a large mural.

Why Bring Stream of Dreams™ to Your Students?

Many people do not know the name or location of their local creeks or rivers. Even fewer know where the water comes from or where it is going. Many are also unaware of the importance of keeping chemicals out of the water system. Creating the mural allows the students to work together toward a common goal, while enhancing the beauty of their neighbourhood.

Schools that have completed the program in the Hamilton area:

Pauline Johnson - 25 Hummingbird Lane, Hamilton (April 2008)
Bennetto - 47 Simcoe St. E, Hamilton (May 2008)
Holy Name of Jesus - 181 Belmont Ave., Hamilton (June, 2008)
Richard Beasley - 80 Currie St., Hamilton (October, 2008)
Mountview - 57 Karen Cresent, Hamilton (April, 2009)
Sacred Heart - 5 Hamilton Ave, Hamilton (May, 2009)
Greensville - 625 Harvester Road, Greensville (June 2009)
A.M. Cunningham - 100 Wexford Ave. S, Hamilton (May 2010)
George R. Allan - 900 King St. W., Hamilton (June 2010)
Queen Victoria - 166 Forest Ave., Hamilton (September 2010)
Millgrove - 375 5th Concession W., Millgrove (October 2010)
Strathcona - 10 Lamoreaux St., Hamilton (April 2011)
James MacDonald - 200 Chester Avenue, Hamilton (April 2011)
Lawfield - 45 Berko Avenue, Hamilton (May 2011)
Dundana - 23 Dundana Ave., Dundas (June 2011)

Thank you Volunteers!

Many volunteers have taken part in this program by cutting and priming fish, helping in the art room, and on installation day.

Sponsors

This program is generously supported by: