Attention, Contra Costa County school teachers! The Mt. View Sanitary District has partnered with Lindsay Wildlife Experience to offer free wetlands programming for students in grades 2 through 5. The two programs are described below, and your class can participate in both!
First, We Come to You!
Book your free, in-class, one-hour, interactive lesson by one of Lindsay’s trained wetlands specialists. These are available Wednesday through Friday, from October 2017 to January 2018. Choose one of these lessons:
- Craft a Wetland Critter
- Water Quality for Life
- Wetland Wonders
Then, Visit the Wetlands!
Come hike the Mt. View Sanitary District wetlands during this free field trip. This is available Wednesday through Friday, from February 2018 to May 2018. Explore with your class through:
- Four-hour tour of facility and wetlands
- Scientific sampling stations
- Wildlife watching
Both options are aligned with California’s Science Content Standards and include educational materials and guidelines for student writing exercises.