SLEWS- Citrus Valley High School at Highland Springs Resort
Program
Outreach and Education
Primary RCD
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Funders
(Unknown or Unspecified Organization), Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Project Primary Contact
Mandy Parkes (mparkes@iercd.org)
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2016
Technical Assistance and Education/Outreach
Outreach and Education
Student Landowners Education Watershed Stewardship (SLEWS) Programming took place at two locations during the 2015-16 school year. The first program was held at Highland Springs Resort. The property houses an organic farm and a science camp for kids. This site is already taking part in NRCS Conservation Practices.
Students from Citrus Valley High School will assisted with one such conservation practice during their visit, seeding a ~3 Acre slope to prevent erosion. In addition, students built and installed bird boxes and performed baseline monitoring.
Students from Citrus Valley High School will assisted with one such conservation practice during their visit, seeding a ~3 Acre slope to prevent erosion. In addition, students built and installed bird boxes and performed baseline monitoring.
Key Accomplishments
- People Participating in Activity: 60
Project Themes
- Education
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
- Local Farms
IERCD Field Ecologist, Aaron, talking to the students about fire ecology and proper hand seeding technique.
Credit: Susie Kirschner
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $24,500.00
General Fund (Inland Empire RCD): $24,500
Photos
CVHS students playing a pollinator game. (Timing: During)
Credit: Susie Kirschner
Project last updated 3/1/2023