Caitlin got over 100 people to join the Virtual March

Dear all,

I know a 13 year old might not make a difference, but what’s the harm in trying? When I first heard about a third of the Botanical Gardens being demolished, I thought that nothing could be done, and it would just be another large step to making Bermuda more of a concrete jungle. But then I was inspired. I heard about this ‘Virtual March’ and knew that I might actually be able to make a difference. I went to school the next day, digital camera and ‘Save The Gardens’ sign in hand, and took pictures. I was amazed at how all of the BHS students wanted to take a part, and in 40 minutes I had 46 pictures of over 100 people.

I really hope that they will not build the hospital in our magnificent gardens, and will continue to do all I can to prevent it. It is such a tragedy that our adults are prepared to take away one of few green spaces we have left, and that us, the children, will have to live with it the rest of our lives.

Thank you to all my fellow students who let me take their picture, and to Ms. Nash without whom I would not have pursued this.

Caitlin O’Doherty