Conservation District Educators
Engaging the next generation
Conservation districts play a vital role in fostering youth engagement by creating educational programs that connect students to natural resource conservation. Whether through school partnerships, community events, or hands-on projects, providing meaningful experiences helps cultivate future stewards of the land.
Ways to Strengthen Youth Education Efforts:
- Develop partnerships with schools to integrate conservation topics into curricula.
- Organize field workshops, habitat restoration projects, and citizen science programs.
- Offer youth-friendly volunteer opportunities to engage students in hands-on conservation.
- Create accessible, engaging materials that inspire young people to take action.
List CD Programs
Explore Conservation Resources
This national initiative aims to enhance agricultural literacy among students by providing educators with resources and lesson plans that integrate agricultural concepts into various subjects.
The Burke Museum provides an overview of our diverse amphibians and reptiles in Washington state, including 25 species of amphibians and 28 reptile species, such as salamanders, frogs, snakes, and turtles. This resource offers tips for identification, as well as insights into their habits, distribution, and conservation needs.
A series of stories, films, and photo essays that explore the human impacts of climate change around the world.
Provides educators with materials to teach about climate change and evolution, emphasizing scientific understanding.
Offers lessons and articles to help educators teach about the intersections of climate change and social justice.
An educational platform by Project WET that explores various aspects of water, including the water cycle, watersheds, and conservation, through interactive modules.
An interactive game by PBS Kids that teaches children about engineering and flood prevention through problem-solving challenges.
An interactive platform by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that educates children about the importance of water conservation through games, activities, and tips.
Hosted by the American Geosciences Institute, this site provides educational materials and activities to promote understanding of earth sciences.
An educational program designed to teach children about marine ecosystems and the importance of ocean conservation.
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