Helping to educate students about natural resources is a major emphasis of the Conservation District. Our programs include:
Classroom presentations on soil, water, habitats and other natural resource sciences.
A lesson series on plants, seeds, food and nutrition that includes planting a class vegetable garden.
Demonstrations using the Enviroscape watershed model: perfect for studies of water, soil erosion and pollution.
Contests for students to learn about natural resources through posters, photography and art projects.
Arbor Day programs with seedling giveaways and on-site tree planting celebrations.
SCHOOL GARDENING SERIES
for 1st graders:
This is an 8-lesson series with a monthly lesson leading up to the planting of a spring vegetable garden in March that can be harvested before school is out in May. The series aligns with plant science standards for first grade - and students get to eat the crops they grew!!
All presentations are geared to specific grade level standards and are tailored to the needs of the requesting teacher. Most programs include a short PowerPoint and an interactive game or activity to reinforce the message.
The Enviroscape watershed model brings water issues to life - and demonstrates runoff, water quality, pollution, erosion in a setting that students can relate to.
The first Friday in December is the day to celebrate and learn about trees in South Carolina. The Conservation District helps schools conduct tree-panting ceremonies and presents seedlings to the students.
