As the structure rose, students reflected on the teamwork and effort that made the project possible. Burns High School student Triston DeCroo shared, ‘everyone involved worked really hard to make the platform.” This sentiment was echoed throughout the group.
Over the course of the next day and a half, 73 youth and 36 adults came from all over Harney County to experience the StarLab. The first group on Thursday was made up of students, educators, and parents from the county’s outlying rural schools such as Double O and Fields.
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Sage Brown The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is partnering with the Lomakatsi Restoration Project to lead the Inter-Tribal Ecological Stewardship Training, using public lands of
TRACK Trails are a type of environmental scavenger hunt for young children and their families to get unplugged and active outdoors, offering a series of self-guided activities that turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled, discovery-packed adventure.
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is committed to conserving natural resources. We believe that one of the key components to conservation is working with youth, the next generation of land and wildlife stewards. The Refuge’s environmental education program seeks to engage youth through hands-on interpretation and education experiences.
