Hello Ryan Meadow project partners and friends! I just wanted to let you know that the Deschutes National Forest and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council had a very productive and enthusiastic meeting with Bend High teacher Paul Hutter yesterday. In addition to diving into the exciting details about how we will be working with Bend High School's amazing International Baccalaureate (IB) and Biology programs, we have also selected some initial field dates for the fall. If you would like to hear more about the field days or are interested in volunteering, please email me at kyake@restorethedeschutes.org.
Bend High students will be working with specialists from Deschutes National Forest and DiscoverYour Northwest to begin to explore and learn about Ryan Meadow. IB environmental systems students will be participating in a year-long Student Stewardship Project with The Freshwater Trust and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Winding through the seasons, the students will use the site as a research area and will eventually apply their knowledge toward the creation of unique projects that will be presented at Students Speak: A Watershed Summit in May. Through interdisciplinary activities in art, writing, science, and hands-on stewardship, students will learn about the history, ecology, and future vision of Ryan Meadow.
Elk Meadow Elementary students discover art in the field with local artist, Paul Bennett!
Elk Meadow Elementary students create art by the river with Paul Bennett
Bend HS students are excited to check out their outdoor research classroom. As the students progress, we can imagine the Ryan Meadow research area providing unlimited opportunities for students to conduct unique research, connect with their local environment and learn about new careers. Maybe we'll see you out their.
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