Connecting with Nature and the Community

This article describes a collaborative activity held once a year among the USGS, teachers, students, parents, and environmental group called ‘Beaver Pond.’ All aspects of this day long acti... See More

This article describes a collaborative activity held once a year among the USGS, teachers, students, parents, and environmental group called ‘Beaver Pond.’ All aspects of this day long activity are described in this article. Students perform scientific tests on the water but more importantly they establish a relationship with the community and an understanding and sense of responsibility of their own environment.

Connecting with Nature and the Community

This article describes a collaborative activity held once a year among the USGS, teachers, students, parents, and environmental group called ‘Beaver Pond.’ All aspects of this day long acti... See More

This article describes a collaborative activity held once a year among the USGS, teachers, students, parents, and environmental group called ‘Beaver Pond.’ All aspects of this day long activity are described in this article. Students perform scientific tests on the water but more importantly they establish a relationship with the community and an understanding and sense of responsibility of their own environment.