The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has unveiled a new program designed for educational and conservation partners to connect students and teachers in Lancaster County to fun and meaningful learning opportunities outdoors. Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) aim to support high-quality teaching and learning by actively engaging students in building knowledge and meaning through hands-on experiences. These multistage activities have a goal of increasing understanding and stewardship of watersheds and related ecosystems.
The new Outdoor Learning Network Initiative (OLNI) is a partnership of the Conestoga Valley, Ephrata Area, and Columbia Borough school districts; Millersville University; Lancaster County Conservation District; and Stroud Water Research Center. OLNI partners met at Conestoga Valley High School recently to review goals, expectations, and roles of each participating group.
The current OLNI will continue through spring of 2021. It is being funded and organized by the Pisces Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network.
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