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Programs -
General - Programs
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Learn About Water
Learn About Water programs introduce urban youth to the beauty and care of our precious water resources. Youth visit lakes, rivers and reservoirs and learn about the importance of clean water, water conservation and pollution prevention. The program enables youth to make informed decisions about their role in water protection.
Learn About Water Activities
- Photo Learning from biologists, hydrologists and conservationists about water usage and waste.
- Tracing the path of water from a reservoir to the kitchen tap.
- Experiments with soil composition and runoff to determine steps to prevent soil erosion and pollution of water supplies.
- Taking and analyzing water samples while discussing the Clean Water Act.
- Use guides to identify insects collected to determine water quality.
Learn About Agriculture
Learn About Agriculture programs introduce urban youth to farms and animal husbandry to help them understand the health and environmental concerns pertaining to food production. The program helps youth have a true understanding of where their food originates.
Learn About Agriculture Topics
- Photo Where food comes from and food growth.
- The importance of soil and soil conservation.
- The ecology of plant and animal life on a farm.
- How to make educated decisions about food.
- Farm life and the challenges of being a farmer.
Learn More About Forests™
Graduates from Learn About Forests are eligible to participate in Eagle Eye Institute's three-day Learn More About Forests program.
The three-day forest experience involves two nights of camping in the woods, and hands on learning about forest ecology, soil biology, tree health and tree care. Youth also participate in team building and stewardship activities.
Three days of total immersion in the natural environment enable urban youth to see and hear what is around them and to better understand the value of forested environments.
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