5th Grade Natural Resource Day

Natural Resource Day 2012

The registration deadline is November 18, 2011

What: Natural Resource Day is a free, ½ day program where Berrien County 5th Graders attend sessions on topics such as Wildlife, Soil & Water Conservation, Recycling, Plant Science, and The Great Outdoors.  These sessions are lead by environmental professionals from the community.  Each student takes home a goodie bag containing educational materials that will help them continue to explore our natural world. 

When:  Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Invitations were sent out to schools in October.  Registration deadline is November 18, 2011.

Where:  Berrien County Youth Fair Grounds, Berrien Springs

Why: The purpose of the program is to help students understand the importance and necessity of conserving our natural resources and teach basic conservation principles that can be practiced at home and within the community.

Click HERE to download the 2012 Registration Form.

Click HERE to download the Transportation Grant Application offered by Berrien County Farm Bureau. 

 Check out these pictures from Natural Resource Day!

Students learn about soil and water conservation from Berrien County Conservation District staff.

Students view a groundwater model and learn how to protect our potable water supply from Environmental Health Dept. staff.

Students and Teachers participate in a Recycling Fashion Show.