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"If a child is to keep alive his
inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship
of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the
joy, excitement
and mystery of the world we live in.”
-Rachel Carson
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Environmental Education
Mission |
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The Harrison County
Conservation Board’s Environmental Education program sets forth the
following goals:
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To provide programs
which interpret local natural resources including plants, animals
and physical elements
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To promote the
conservation and/or preservation of those resources
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To promote practices
which insure a cleaner, safer and healthier environment
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To develop an
environmentally responsible citizenry in Harrison County
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Environmental Education in Schools |
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The Naturalist visits
schools in Harrison County every month providing a wide range of
environmental education programs. These programs are designed to
support curriculum
and provide hands-on activities. Programs are also offered for home school groups.
Educators can click here for
Natural Connections—Environmental Education Planning Guide.
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Public Programs |
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Interesting programs
about nature are offered to the public to promote the understanding of
our natural world. Some programs offered include night hikes,
birdwatching, Nature Tots, outdoor cooking, and about wildlife in
Harrison County.
Harrison County Conservation Calendar of
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Summer Nature Camps |
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Many children attend
summer nature camps at Willow Lake every year. Especially for those
children with an interest in the outdoors, these camps provide
hands-on learning and fun.
Summer 2008 Nature Camps |
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Special Programs/Events |
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Our annual Arbor Day Open House held at Willow Lake
every April. Over 200 people
come out to receive a free tree and helpful information, tour the
Nature Encounter Center, and meet Smokey Bear. Another annual event is the Woodbine Kiwanis and HCCB Kids’ Fishing
Derby held during free fishing days in June. Participants compete in
the casting contest and everyone wins prizes for fishing.
To schedule a program or for more
information, e-mail
Connie Betts, Naturalist or call at 712-647-2785 ext 12. |
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Visit the Nature Encounter Center! |
