La Herrería de Santa Rosa se convierte en un aula comunitaria al aire libre
After a two-year break, All Hands Ecology hosted a special visit to the W. 9th Street heronry in Santa Rosa for the students of Lincoln Elementary School.
El viernes 27 de mayo, los alumnos caminaron desde su colegio hasta una garza local en un barrio de las afueras, donde pudieron ver a las garzas a través de catalejos. La garza de la calle W. 9th alberga cuatro especies de garzas y tiene más de 200 nidos, lo que la convierte en un hábitat importante, especialmente durante la temporada de nidificación.
For some students and teachers, this Bird Day was the first time they had a close-up look at the beautiful herons and egrets that they see from a distance every day. This year, with ongoing health parameters given Covid-19, the festival was reduced in scope. All Hands Ecology is grateful to have the continued support of our collaborators from Madrone Audubon Society.
Según el artículo del Press Democrat Learning on the wing: Bird Day returns to Santa Rosa's Abraham Lincoln Elementary, los alumnos, voluntarios y personal estaban encantados de volver a tener esta oportunidad en persona.
“The highlight of Bird Day for me was seeing the new and familiar faces of the students—and also having the opportunity to thank them for the important role they play in making this neighborhood a safe place for the birds to nest.”
-Emiko Condeso, ecologist and GIS specialist with All Hands EcologyConservation Curriculum from All Hands Ecology helps prepare students
Prior to Bird Day, teachers were provided with curriculum, developed by All Hands Ecology science and education staff, which includes: a “Welcome to Bird Day” video, a graphing lesson on Great Egrets, an egret and heron ID sheet, an Ephran the Egret activity book in English, an Ephran the Egret activity book in Spanish, an Ephran the Egret Returns activity book, a Science Reveals the Lives of Great Egrets video, and a Great Egret Game. This conservation curriculum introduces key ecological concepts to students and also helps extend the learning so that the connections made on Bird Day last.
We are grateful to the students, teachers, and staff at Abraham Lincoln Elementary, as well as to volunteers and staff with All Hands Ecology, who help make this Bird Day a great success.
"Trabajar con estos niños es uno de los mejores momentos de mi año", dice Condeso, reflexionando sobre la interacción con los estudiantes el pasado viernes. "Me sentí de maravilla al volver, ¡y estoy deseando que llegue la próxima primavera!".
