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Winter 2007

Learn about the aquifers of the San Luis Valley and examine the Valley from a geologist’s perspective. Also, discover how mountains are shaped by glaciers AND how students can imitate this process using a fun and creative activity. Finally, find out how you can prevent “Nature Deficit Disorder” by getting students outside this fall!

Winter 2006

Check out the winter edition of the Natural Resources Education Quarterly to find out what several of the prominent winter residents of the San Luis Valley are up to this time of year. Also, learn of some exciting new educational opportunities for the Valley and discover how your class can create a Winter Interpretive Trail. And finally, get inspired with some wintry book selections!

Fall 2005

Change happens! Read about how natural and human forces continual change our landscapes and how plants and animals adapt to these changes. Also in this issue, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve introduces their new “Out of the Blue” curriculum.

Spring 2005

We all know how important water is to the San Luis Valley. In this issue, the connection of our mountains to our agricultural lands is revealed and the mystery of surge flow is solved.

Winter 2005

The internet is a great tool to connect SLV kids to their home. This issue explores the new ECEC website and other cool web resources.

Fall 2004

Human history and our connections with the natural world are important threads in conservation education. This newsletter explores our connection with our past and the field of archeology.

Spring 2004

For the entomologist in all of us, this issue explore six-legged creatures and how to incorporate these creatures in the classroom. It also provides some great background information.

Winter 2004

Winter wonders abound in this issue including: outside activities through the winter and some great snow density research activities for you class.

Fall 2003

Come dance with the cranes, frolic in the sand, hide in the forest and explore your watershed. Schedule your fall field trips today with one of the many SLV Environmental Education providers. Our fall issue is dedicated to describing some creative ways to get your students learning outside.

Spring 2003

The drought in the San Luis Valley has affects many facets of out life, this issue features the implications of drought as well as celebrating conservation and service in honor of Earthday.

Winter 2003

The perils and beauty of winter can be found in both the animals and snow around us. Animals have many adaptations that help them survive the winter months, read about some of these amazing adaptation. The beatuy of snow can be found in a single snow flake, check out some great elementary literature resources on snow and a activity on snowflakes.