That’s One of Our Scientists!
Emily Deeba Post written by graduate student Emily Deeba. As I check how much rain fell at the volunteer cabin…
Community News
Announcing New Web-based Master’s Program
Open to any applicant with a bachelor’s interested in advancing their career through global leadership, community engagement, and environmental stewardship,…
New Volunteer Educator Training
Litzsinger Road Ecology Center will soon be training new Volunteer Educators to work with students who visit the site. Training…
Learning About Egypt, But So Much More
Our students experimented for days, building pyramids out of nearly every material they could find. They quickly noticed the mathematical patterns involved. They began adding details to their pyramids that reflected the resources they were using.
The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl and Prairie Plants
A recent walk down the hallways at Covenant Christian School was a bit startling. Long rolls of white paper, about three feet wide, had been laid out and students, armed with computers, rulers, drawing pencils and other art supplies, were stationed on and alongside the paper. These rolls, each more than 25 feet in length, were a puzzle. What were these sixth grade students doing and how could it possibly be linked to the school’s curriculum?
First Phenology Walk of 2018
Yesterday the volunteers in the weekly plant study group applied some of what we’ve been learning to the field. Silver maple, hazelnut, snowdrops, and of course witch hazel were among the first plants to bloom this year, initiating the first phenology monitoring walk of 2018.
Fairy Invasion at Sacred Heart Villa
When it comes to fairy homes and gardens, students at Sacred Heart Villa are becoming experts!
Make the Most of your LREC Teacher Partnership
LREC teacher partners have some great opportunities to continue their outdoor place-based education training. Here’s an update on our partnership program.
Student Map-making and Missouri Learning Standards (Foxfire Core Practice 3)
Can Missouri Learning Standards be practiced, measured and achieved in an outdoor setting with students involved in the planning and implementation? Take a look at this recent lesson at Mark Twain Elementary School, Brentwood:
2018 LREC Teacher Conference
Special thanks to all of the presenters and participants at our Teacher Conference on January 24!!! What a pleasure to spend the day with so many talented and innovative individuals. Teachers met up with old friends and forged new connections as they listened and learned from their peers. We appreciate the time and dedication everyone devoted to making this day such a huge success!