Student Projects
Natural Resource
References
Web Sites and Print Media
Ohio wetlands.
Sponsored by The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this site
contains a wealth of information on wetland types, history of wetlands,
mitigation, restoration, related educational resources, contacts and
mapping. http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wetlands/
Bugs are Insects. Through
engaging narrative and colorful illustration, readers explore the physical
characteristics of insects, their habitats, means for getting food, and
the distinctions between animals with similar charscteristics as well as
distinctions among insects such as bugs and beetles. Written by Anne
Rockwell and published by Harper Collins Children's Books.
The Weather Channel.
http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/winter/types.html
Science Fair
Resources
Science Fair Project
Resource Guide.
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
Science Fairs.
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/sciencefairs/
McRel's Accessible
Science Series.
http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/
Cyber-Fair
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/
The Science Club.
http://www.halcyon.com/sciclub/
Service Projects
2002 Five Rivers Cleanup
Celebrate Earh Day by participating
in the Fiver Rivers Cleanup. Then, head over to Island MetroPark for
an afternoon of earth-friendly activities, entertainment and a free
thank-you lunch. To register, call 275-7275. Souvenir T-shirts
available to participants registered by April 5th.
Tree Packing for Annual Seedling Sale. Help us out here at the District the week of April 15th, 2002. We receive almost 12,000 bare root seedlings that need to be repacked for sale to the public. Call 854-7645 for more information.
The Great American Cleanup. April 1st through May 31st. Coordinated by The Montgomery County Solid Waste District. Participants can choose to clean up neighborhoods, vacant lots, shopping areas, roadways, and numerous other areas. Call 225-4999 or visit www.mcswd.org for more information.
Wolf Creek Watershed Project. This multi-agency initiative is just getting off the ground in Spring 2002. We are looking for volunteer groups in the fall to commit to long term water quality monitoring. Training will be provided. Another fall project will be installation of signage designating the boundaries of the Wolf Creek drainage basin (watershed). Follow up in September by contacting our office (854-7645), if your group is interested.