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BTN Service Learning
Service learning is a teaching and learning
strategy that integrates meaningful community
service with instruction and reflection to
enrich the learning experience, teach civic
responsibility, and strengthen communities. Back
to Native’s service learning program is designed
to introduce students to ecological concepts
through hands-on experience in the field and
community service. Service Learning participants
are usually High School and College aged
students, however, elementary and middle school
students can benefit significantly from
participating in service learning programs as
well.
Service learning programs differ
significantly depending on the projects
available and interests and goals of the
participants.
During the course of a basic program students
will:
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Visit the project area to
investigate and record the biotic
and abiotic factors present.
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Re-visit the project area, where
they will remove invasive species
and plant native plants.
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Visit the same habitat restoration
site (several months later) to
investigate ecosystem changes.
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Re-visit the project area, where
they will remove invasive species
and monitor the health of the native
plants.
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Back to Natives
supplies equipment and instruction for habitat
quality monitoring, biological assessments, and
wildlife surveys. The program is intended to
generate interest in the environment, and
introduce potential careers in the environmental
field.
Service learning projects can take place in open
space anywhere - on your campus or in a nearby
County or State Park. If you are interested in
having your group or class participate in this
program or have any questions, please contact
Reggie at 949-509-4787 |
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Restoration Volunteer Training
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The US Forest Service
Through Cleveland National Forest has just approved the
preliminary budget for Back to Natives to lead a
Restoration Volunteer Training Program. Over the course
of one year Back to Natives will lead 7 training
sessions that will educate volunteers in dry restoration
practices. Dry restoration is weed abatement and seeding
where applicable, as water is a scarce resource in the
National Forest |
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Earn Credits for
Volunteering!
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