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Learning On The Land Newsletter

The monthly newsletter for the Conservation Education Program. Each issue explores an outdoor topic in depth, complete with continued classroom and outdoor projects.

Forest Keepers

This Junior Ranger program offers parents and children an opportunity to complete activities in three different age groups (six and under; seven to nine; and ten and up). Activities focus on wildlife watching, cultural heritage, and exploring San Juan and Rio Grande Public Lands. Participants take a completed workbook to a local office (or you can mail it) to receive a Forest Keepers pin.

Keepin' Up

Designed as a companion piece to Forest Keepers, Keepin' Up identifies many family-appropriate hikes in the San Juans. There are four places for participants to journal about four different hikes they take. Return a completed hiking journal to an office for a small prize. This program is intended to get families out and moving on public lands.

Scavenger Hunt

The Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity for kids of all ages to complete when out on a family hike, or doing a school field trip. Kids look for birds, insects, rocks, etc. while enjoying the outdoors. Make it a bingo contest, or see who can find all the items first!

Nature Trail Guide

This self-guided nature trail is designed to be used on trails in the montane and subalpine areas, where you might find spruce, fir, and aspen trees. Take it along on any hike in that area, and learn something new.

Educational Links

A page of other helpful Conservation Education link from around the web.

For more information please contact Gabi Morey (970) 385-1256

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