Interview with a Natural Resource Conservationist

Presenter: Heather Medina Sauceda, Assistant Conservationist for Field Operations in Southwestern Oregon, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Interviewer: Monica, DIVE4Ag Teens as Teachers

This piece is part of the collection DIVE4Ag Ag Science Cafes

Was this page helpful?

Related Content from OSU Extension

Oregon students learn about importance of forestry in multilingual after-school program

During the first two years of the project the team created eight forestry lessons that are available to students of all ages.

Francisca Belart | May 2023 | Impact story

Inclusion of high school leaders in Oregon Outdoor School

Learn factors to consider in developing high school mentoring programs to provide a transformative learning opportunity for participating high school students and vital component for younger students.

Spirit Brooks, Stephen M. Braun, Dan Prince | Nov 2024 | Article

High school leaders and the development of critical consciousness at Outdoor School

This study highlights the way in which outdoor school programming elements and outcomes associated with equity, diversity, access and inclusion for high school student leaders help them develop critical consciousness.

Spirit Brooks, Stephen M. Braun, Dan Prince | Nov 2024 | Article

SPAN-ET

The School Physical Activity and Nutrition Environment Tool (SPAN-ET) was developed to assess school resources and readiness to improve nutrition and physical activity environments, suggest appropriate improvement strategies, and score impacts resulting from environmentally-based treatments.

Deborah John | Project

4-H Thriving Model emphasizes active, learn-by-doing approach

Oregon 4-H uses an active, learn-by-doing approach to help young people see how their actions make a difference in the lives of others and the world around them.

Mary Stewart | Oct 25, 2019 | News story

Cloverbud Explorers grow 4-H program in Linn County

In fall 2022, the program grew and increased to two sessions per month. An average of 36 youths participated in the sessions each month.

Andrea Leao | Apr 2023 | Impact story

More than 1,200 Benton County students take part in 4-H outdoor learning series

The Outdoor Learning Classroom Series focuses on getting students outdoors to learn about their place in the natural world.

Carolyn Ashton | May 2023 | Impact story

Series of livestock clinics enhances 4-H experience in Lake County

4-H in Lake County held livestock fitting and showing clinics throughout 2022 that were open to both 4-H and FFA youths.

Jeannie Anderson | May 2023 | Impact story

Virtual babysitter training provided by OSU Extension helps address Oregon's child care gap

Since 2020, nearly 700 youths have completed the virtual training.

Jan Williams | Apr 2023 | Impact story

4-H’s Magaña Álvarez named Distinguished Mexican in Oregon

The award recognizes Mexicans who have lived abroad for at least five consecutive years and have demonstrated an outstanding track record in the sciences, academia, technology, business and social responsibility and other areas.

Chris Branam, Hanna Knowles | Nov 13, 2024 | News story

Malheur County students tinker their way to business success

4-H Mobile Maker Studio provides equipment and lessons to teach youth lifelong lessons

Kym Pokorny | Oct 4, 2019 | News story

Extension hosts 4-H Summer Wednesdays in Washington County

This free half-day camp — made possible by grants — served youths ages five through nine at the OSU Extension office in Beaverton.

Kristen Moore | Oct 2024 | Impact story

2024 Douglas County School Forestry Tour

The Douglas County School Forestry Tour started in 1961 and the annual tour introduces 5th graders to forest management, forest products, tree ID, wildlife, fisheries, fire and archaeology through hands-on learning.

Sep 2024 | Video

We should have held this in a circle: White ignorance and answerability in outdoor education

Ongoing research partnership between two Indigenous studies scholars and their effort to prepare outdoor educators to support Indigenous students more effectively in their programs.

Spirit Brooks, Leilani Sabzalian, Roshelle Weiser-Nieto, Shareen Springer | Feb 2023 | Article

COVID Corridos workshop draws Latino youth into STEAM subjects

The purpose of the COVID Corridos workshop was to teach Latino/Hispanic youth science communication skills through the arts with the goal of helping them cope with the mental health effects of the coronavirus.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 2, 2020 | News story

'Heart of a lion': 4-H'er jumps in to rescue Clackamas County animals

Sela Raisl, a senior member of the Fuzzy Squad 4-H Club in Clackamas County, volunteered to help rescue 70-plus animals from a farm that was under threat of wildfire.

Chris Branam | Sep 16, 2020 | News story

Extension 4-H livestock shows adapt to restrictions, deliver for youth

Some shows virtual, using video clips or videoconferencing for showmanship and software for auctions, while others organized in-person events with strict social-distancing rules.

Chris Branam | Aug 7, 2020 | News story

High Speed Hand Washing in Early Childhood Lesson Tips in COVID-19

Learning to wash our hands effectively takes practice for children and adults alike. High Speed Hand Washing can be a fun and safe way to help a group of children wash their hands well and quickly while also social distancing. Use these strategies along with the High Speed Hand Washing: How Groups can Wash Better, Faster video and High Speed Hand Washing youth poster (English/Spanish/bilingual) in your home or classroom.

Spanish: Lavado de Manos de Alta Velocidad en la Niñez Temprana Consejos de aprendizaje durante el Covid-19

Shauna Tominey, Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | Oct 2020 | Fact Sheet Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Have a question? Ask Extension!

Ask Extension is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.

Ask us a question