Learning Landscapes highlighted as a national model

Students from C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School in Portola at their Kids Creek Forest Learning Landscape. Photo by teacher Colleen Griffin.

Learning Landscapes is capturing national attention as a model for kid-centered community conservation that can be replicated in other communities.

Last summer, the national Land Trust Alliance (LTA) featured Learning Landscapes in its Saving Land magazine. Read the article: Nurturing a Conservation Ethic One Classroom at a Time

After leading several workshops at LTA's national "Land Trust Rally," Learning Landscapes coordinator Rob Wade is helping to lead LTA's national K-12 Community of Practice, as well as coaching other land trusts interested in our model. This year he has led two Webinars, is a regular contributor to their weekly blog, and this October he will have the distinction of leading a full-day seminar at the Rally in Pittsburgh.

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While our focus remains local, you can be proud that your support is inspiring communities across the country to create similar programs that grow young stewards. Thank you.

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