Outdoor Education and School Enrichment
Our programs increase natural science literacy in Benton County youth through the educational efforts of trained teachers, volunteers and community partnerships. Youth engage in opportunities and projects to help them explore and learn about our local ecosystems.
Teachers and Volunteers engage students in Real World Learning Outside the Classroom Door connecting them to the natural world. It increases environmental science literacy and stewardship through engagement in research, citizen science, and projects.
Contact Hannah Lansverk (541-713-5000) to learn more about the programs below.
We are excited to announce that Hannah Lansverk has joined the Benton County 4-H Team and will be focusing on natural resource programming in Benton County. Stay tuned for more updates!
4-H Wildlife Stewards Program - presently on hold, please check back for future updates
School-based program trains teachers and volunteers that engage youth in outdoor learning. Students increase their life skills and stewardship through engagement in research projects that reinforces and builds on education standards learned inside the classroom. Grades 2-6.
Oregon Season Tracker
Citizen Science program with a focus on collecting precipitation and plant phenology (seasonal changes) data to contribute to ongoing climate research locally and nationally. Teacher professional development, materials and classroom support for grades 4-12. Contact Sarah Cameron at [email protected].
Go to the website for more information: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ost
FOCUS - presently on hold, please check back for future updates
Field study based full day field trip. Students do four outdoor activities centered around observation, data collection, lab experience, and making informed conclusions. Open to 3rd-4th grade classrooms from Title 1 schools.
