Registration will be open from January 24th – February 7th, 2025
**We are continuing with a flat fee of $80 per class for attendance. This approach streamlines our invoicing process, allowing us to send invoices well in advance to ensure payments are completed before the end of the school year.**
Take a Closer Look At Water
As water is a rising concern in Nebraska, correct information about the issues we’re facing is of top concern. That is why several leading agencies in Douglas and Sarpy counties offer the program ‘Eyes on Conservation: Water Works’ to fifth grade students. Held mainly outdoors, Water Works is a day filled with water related sessions and activities taught by local water-related experts.
A Valuable Experience
Each year, evaluations rave over the event. Pre and post tests of students show a significant knowledge gain from attending the festival. Teacher evaluations show tremendous support for the program. “This field trip was one of the best ever in our 25 years of combined teaching,” said one teacher.
Listed below are some of the featured sessions to give you an idea of the activities available at Water Works:
- Water Recreation: Choose between Spring Water Stream Study or Paddle Sports.
- Paddle Sports – Enjoying time on the water in a paddle craft is a a great way to observe nature and learn about aquatic ecosystems. During this activity, participants will learn about water safety and paddling techniques while canoeing or rafting on a shallow pond.
- Spring Water Stream Study – Explore the spring-fed stream at the Canyon Ponds to discover macroinvertebrates and other life in this unique aquatic habitat.
- Water Cycle: Simulate the movement of a water drop through the hydrologic cycle.
- The Great Outdoors: A variety of water related activities including: How Much Water in the World, Pest Management, Drinking Water, and River Management
- Schramm Education Center: Visit and test yourself on Nebraska’s wildlife as you learn about our unique snake, frog, and turtle species.
- Pollution Solution: Students will learn the importance of water quality in our streams and rivers. A three-dimensional landscape, called an Enviroscape ® model, will demonstrate the movement of water and pollution through a watershed. Best management practices will be examined to find solutions to stop pollution from occurring. Students will gain insights into their responsibility in taking care of the water around them and how everyone can do their part to keep it clean.
Local Sponsors
Water Works sessions are taught by experts in the field to insure correct information. The core planning committee for the event includes:
For more information about Water Works and how to get involved, contact:
Austen Hill
at ahill@papionrd.org
or 402-315-1777