School of Environment and Natural Resources Youth Environmental Education Initiative
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2017-05-03
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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The Youth Environmental Education and Outreach Initiative offers activities that develop awareness and appreciation of the natural environment, environmental knowledge, and outdoor skills.
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IMPACT. 1: Participants learn about environmental issues, nearby nature opportunities, and natural resources such as water, soil, and wildlife. They also learn ways to protect the environment and develop environmental leadership skills. -- 2. Team members develop and lead project activities. Graduate and undergraduate students gain experience with planning, community outreach, informal teaching, program evaluation, and working with faculty and Extension staff. -- 3. Students work with community organizations to develop learning experiences for children and youth ranging from Pre-K through young adult. We utilize different educational approaches to meet diverse needs and interests.
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; School of Environment and Natural Resources; OSU Extension
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Columbus Recreation and Parks – Barack Community Recreation Center; Beechcroft High School – Exceptional Science Fair; WCRS 92.7 and WGRN 94.1 FM Columbus Community Radio; Learn Your Park CBus; National Park Service – Park Rx Day; American Samoa Community College; American Samoa Head Start Program; Care After School – Worthington; Indian Trail Elementary School – Canal Winchester; The Wilds; Columbus Zoo; Cuyahoga Valley National Park
PRIMARY CONTACT: Kristi Lekies (lekies.1@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; School of Environment and Natural Resources; OSU Extension
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Columbus Recreation and Parks – Barack Community Recreation Center; Beechcroft High School – Exceptional Science Fair; WCRS 92.7 and WGRN 94.1 FM Columbus Community Radio; Learn Your Park CBus; National Park Service – Park Rx Day; American Samoa Community College; American Samoa Head Start Program; Care After School – Worthington; Indian Trail Elementary School – Canal Winchester; The Wilds; Columbus Zoo; Cuyahoga Valley National Park
PRIMARY CONTACT: Kristi Lekies (lekies.1@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 5 (2017).