Introducing the Native Habitat Program: Empowering CCSD K-12 Teachers to Restore Urban Spaces for Wildlife Conservation!
The Native Habitat Program is a dynamic grassroots education initiative dedicated to transforming urban environments into thriving wildlife habitats, specifically tailored to support and protect threatened wildlife. Our comprehensive program offers CCSD K-12 teachers an exceptional opportunity to engage students in environmental education while providing the necessary technical assistance to design and establish captivating pollinator, bird, or Desert Tortoise habitats right within your school grounds.
What the Native Habitat Program Offers:
Elementary Schools:
- Engaging Classroom Programs: Three interactive 1-hour sessions that explore the rich biodiversity of the Mojave Desert, pollinator conservation, or birding 101.
- Expert Guidance: Receive technical assistance to design and implement a vibrant garden.
- Enriching Field Trips: Take your students on inspiring field trips to nearby breathtaking Public Lands, immersing them in the wonders of nature.
- Essential Tools and Materials: We provide plants and gardening tools to establish and maintain your school's native habitat.
Middle and High Schools:
- Tailored Classroom Programs: Customized 1-hour sessions that focus on various career paths, essential job skills, and basic horticulture concepts.
- Professional Support: Benefit from expert guidance in designing and implementing a captivating garden.
- Inspiring Field Trips: Treat your students to unforgettable field trips to magnificent Public Lands, fostering a deep connection with nature.
- Essential Tools and Materials: Receive supplies such as plants and gardening tools to establish and maintain your school's native habitat.
By joining forces with the Native Habitat Program, you can make a lasting impact on wildlife conservation, inspire future generations of environmental stewards, and create an engaging educational environment within your school grounds.
We look forward to collaborating with passionate CCSD K-12 teachers like you to build a brighter and greener future for our urban spaces. Together, let's make a difference!
Get Outdoors Nevada’s mission and vision is to connect Nevadans and visitors from all backgrounds and ages to the state’s diverse outdoor places. To this end, we pursue a three-fold approach of education, service, and community engagement. Many of our efforts and programs focus on the needs and lives of families and school children, especially those who are at-risk and often have limited opportunities to experience the great outdoors.
Get Outdoors Nevada is a a 501(c)(3) organization. Find out more here:
www.getoutdoorsnevada.org
Note: This form serves as an expression of interest and does not guarantee participation in the program. Funding is limited and availability may vary.
