Conservation Education Programs

Education and public outreach are important to us at Trumbull SWCD. The district offers a variety of relevant, inter-active classroom presentations to any Trumbull County school or home-school group. These visits are adaptable to different grade levels, and are FREE OF CHARGE. To schedule a presentation for your school, please call Kelly Hardval at (330) 637-2056 Ext. 110 .

All the World's Water-

Just how much fresh water is available for
all of us on Earth? This demonstration and
discussion will clue you in. (2-12)

Common Water-

Water usage and conservation through hands-on, and hands-wet , activities.(K-5)

Creek Critter Clues-

Find out how tiny macroinvertebrates in our rivers and streams give clues to the water's health in this introduction to stream quality monitoring. (4-12)

Grappling with Ground Water-

Continue the water cycle below ground level with this presentation. A cross-sectional model is utilized to enable audiences to visualize the behavior, and potential for contamination, of our underground water resources.(4-12)

What in the World is Your Watershed-

This program utilizes a table-top watershed model to effectively demonstrate the concept of watersheds as well as water pollutants and their sources. (3-12)

Stream Dynamics-

A large self-contained stream table is utilized to explore the concept of streams as a system. Identifies stream features, demonstrates stream maturation and erosion and addresses human's impact on streams.(4-12)

Wetland Wonders-

Discover wetlands and their many functions. A 9 min. video introduction precedes a demonstration of the values of wetlands to animals and humans using a table-top model.(4-12)

The Incredible Journey-

With a roll of the die, students simulate the movement of water molecules within the water cycle. ((4-8)

The Earth as an Apple-

An apple representing Earth is used to visually demonstrate the importance of soil conservation, and the availability of productive soil. (4-12)

Look to the Cookie-

The importance of soil is emphasized as students discover that all the ingredients in their favorite after-school snack can be traced back to that stuff under our feet.(2-4)

Soil Salad-

Discussion, demonstration and student involved activities that center on soil formation, soil composition and soil horizons. Students may make "mini soil monoliths." (1-6)

The Soil Web of Life-

The interdependence of plants and animals within food chains and within eco-systems is emphasized, while students create a food web tracing energy back to soil, water, and the sun. The basic needs of all animals are also discussed. (K-5)

Backyard Conservation-

Resource conservation begins at home.  Whether your backyard is a small patch of ground or acres, your efforts will pay off for all of us. We'll discuss conservation, composting, and habitat development at home and around the school yard. (K-12)

Fill the Bill-

Carry your discussions on animal adaptations a little further with this program that demonstrates why it's impossible for a hummingbird to gobble up a mouse or a hawk to slurp nectar from a flower. (5-9)

Francis the Fish-

Learn about water pollution through the eyes and gills of our friend Francis the fish. (preK - 2)

The Gift of Trees-

It "ain't" just apples! Students are often surprised to discover the many different products we get from trees. (K-5)

The Ways of Water Treatment-

It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it! Wastewater and drinking water treatment are demonstrated with a new table-top model. (3-12)

Processes that Shape the Earth-

Physical and chemical weathering stations allow the students to break down rocks just like Mother Nature, then record their observations. (4-6)