Lancaster County Envirothons The Envirothon program is an academic contest that involves teams of students working together to demonstrate their natural resource knowledge. Envirothon topics include wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatics, and a current issue topic that changes from year to year. Many teachers find that reference materials and study topics blend well with classroom – curriculum. The contest includes grades 3 12. All study materials are provided. Please contact the Education Coordinator if you would like more information or visit . Lancaster County Youth Conservation School Students looking for a summer adventure, look no further. The Lancaster County Conservation District with Local Sportsmen’s Clubs proudly offers a 7 day, 6 night rigorous field school for teen’s ages 14-16 interested in outdoor activities. The Youth Conservation School is held in a camp like setting at the Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protection Association in West Cocalico Township each July. Up to 30 students are accepted each year. Topics include forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, stream restoration, and firearm safety. Teens will have the opportunity to meet professionals in various environmental related fields and discuss career options with them. Applications open January each year at . Teacher Workshops Education Coordinator offers teacher workshops relating to water quality, watersheds, wetlands, and topics suggested by participants. Within each workshop, there is a balance of content-specific learning with field studies; hands-on activities and resources that can help you share what you learn with your students. Resource Assistance Education Coordinator offers resource assistance, as she is able to advance awareness and knowledge of natural resource conservation by building an ecologically literate and engaged public. Lancaster County Conservation District’s education & programs address the PA Department of Education & & & Environment and Ecology Standards. Take a look… Species Watersheds Humans Agriculture Threatened, Renewable Ecosystems Environment Integrated Wetlands Society their Management Nonrenewable Health & & & 4.1 4.2 Resources 4.3 Environmental 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Endangered, Extinct 4.8 4.9 Environ.Laws Regulations Pest Interactions the Animals in Winter Awesome Owls Groundwater Model Chirps and Calls of Conservation Biodiversity
Lancaster County Envirothons The Envirothon program is an academic contest that involves teams of students working together to demonstrate their natural resource knowledge. Envirothon topics include wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatics, and a current issue topic that changes from year to year. Many teachers find that reference materials and study topics blend well with classroom curriculum. The contest includes grades 3 – 12. All study materials are provided. Please contact the Education Coordinator if you would like more information or visit . Lancaster County Youth Conservation School Students looking for a summer adventure, look no further. The Lancaster County Conservation District with Local Sportsmen’s Clubs proudly offers a 7 day, 6 night rigorous field school for teen’s ages 14-16 interested in outdoor activities. The Youth Conservation School is held in a camp like setting at the Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protection Association in West Cocalico Township each July. Up to 30 students are accepted each year. Topics include forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, stream restoration, and firearm safety. Teens will have the opportunity to meet professionals in various environmental related fields and discuss career options with them. Applications open January each year at . Teacher Workshops Education Coordinator offers teacher workshops relating to water quality, watersheds, wetlands, and topics suggested by participants. Within each workshop, there is a balance of content-specific learning with field studies; hands-on activities and resources that can help you share what you learn with your students. Resource Assistance Education Coordinator offers resource assistance, as she is able to advance awareness and knowledge of natural resource conservation by building an ecologically literate and engaged public. Lancaster County Conservation District’s education programs address the PA Department of Education Environment and Ecology Standards. Take a look… 4.1 Watersheds & Wetlands 4.2 Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources 4.3 Environmental Health 4.4 Agriculture & Society 4.5 Integrated Pest Management 4.6 Ecosystems & their Interactions 4.7 Threatened, Endangered, & Extinct Species 4.8 Humans & the Environment 4.9 Environ.Laws & Regulations Animals in Winter Awesome Owls Groundwater Model Chirps and Calls of Conservation Biodiversity
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