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Ecologist for a Day

The Outreach Program at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory launched its popular "Ecologist for a Day" in the fall of 1995. Groups of 25 elementary, middle and high school students visit the SREL Conference Center near Aiken, S.C., during the school year for a day-long program of hands-on environmental education activities, both outside and in. Teachers also learn how to create outdoor classroom stations on or near their campuses.

The goal of "Ecologist for a Day" is to enhance environmental awareness and appreciation for elementary, middle, and high school age students and encourage them to consider careers in the sciences.

The following are some guidelines for the "Ecologist for a Day" program:

• Wednesdays throughout the school year.
• Try to limit groups to an average of 25 students, plus chaperones and the teacher(s).
• Dress in long pants and shoes or boots. No sandals please!
• Consider the weather forecast, in case a coat or rain jacket is needed.
• Usual hours 9:30am to 1:30pm. NOTE: The gate will not be open until 9:15am.
• Participants will need to bring a sack lunch.
 • Provide a complete list of students for our records.
• Each student will need to have a photo release form signed by a parent or legal guardian to appear on our website.
• Transportation to and from the Conference Center is the responsibility of the group who schedules a program.


For fee information and to schedule a program, please contact:

Sean Poppy
(803) 725-7588

 

To view local students who participated in Ecologist for a Day programs during the current school year, select one of the following dates:


For 2007-2008 School Year

  
 
 
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