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EDUCATION
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* To promote the understanding that the quality of the environment determines the quality of life *
The future of our natural environment is in the hands of our youth. That is why it is important to educate students on the importance of our natural resources and how to take care of them. The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District offers free environmental education programs to schools within our district! IERCD Environmental Education Programs:
 Trees Please
teaches students
conservation of trees. Throughout this program students will complete
lessons that teach the benefits of trees in our environment. Students
will learn how to care for trees and they will have the opportunity to
plant a tree. There are several more fun activities with trees please,
all of which are tied to the California state standards for the teaching
profession.
These programs are free and last about one hour. Our Conservation Educator will come directly to your classroom and provide all learning materials at no cost to you or your school. If you are a teacher, staff, or interested parent, email us or download our education form and either mail or fax it to us. Please contact Amy Bonczewski, Conservation Educator at 909-799-7407 extension 107 with any questions about IERCD's education programs.
Events: The 2008 Speak Off was held on May 27th, 2008 at the Smiley Library in Redlands. Please click here to read the Press Release!
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Copyright © 2005 by Inland Empire Resource Conservation District. All rights reserved. COMMENTS? QUESTIONS? EMAIL THE WEBMASTER. UPDATED 06/05/2008 10:10:57 AM
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Backyard Conservation
is a program that
teaches students the importance of conserving our natural resources
through reducing, reusing and recycling. These lessons will develop
student awareness on the natural resources that live each day in their
backyard. Students will be able to identify insects and their body
parts, build a bird feeder and create compost from home. All of these
activities are tied to the California state standards for the teaching
profession.
Wonders of Wetlands is a program designed to teach students the
meaning of a wetland. Throughout this lesson students will
participate in a hands-on demonstration on the values of wetlands.
Students will be introduced to types of wetlands as well as the animal
and plant land that inhabit them. All lessons will be tied to the
California content standards for the teaching profession.
Stormwater pollution
is a program that
uses a hands-on model to demonstrate where all of the storm water
goes. Students will be able to create a city and observe where all the
water ends up. Students will understand the importance of keeping the
gutters clean. All lessons are tied to the California content standards
for the teaching profession.
Toil of soil
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
teaches students how they can help promote the wise use of our resources
through recycling, reusing and reducing waste. Students understand
the importance of recycling and are taught how they can implement
recycling in their homes. 
