Wanted: Ideas for teaching kids about outdoors
This young hiker enjoyed a morning in the outdoors during an Out There hike last spring.
If you've got a great idea for helping kids learn about wildlife and the environment, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from you.
The agency is teaming up with the Colorado Department of Education to gather public feedback on a draft Environmental Education Plan. The plan is part of a package of initiatives called for in House Bill 10-1131, aimed at improving young people's knowledge of the environment and increasing their opportunities to get outdoors.
“Environmental education is an important first step in maintaining Colorado's legacy as a beautiful place to live and recreate,” said Tabbi Kinion, who coordinates educator outreach for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
“We hope hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers, outdoor enthusiasts, landowners and businesses will get involved by participating in the series of meetings planned around the state.”
The draft plan will be explained and comments accepted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following dates and locations:
• Monday, Feb. 13, Poudre Learning Center, 8313 West F St., Greeley.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15, Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave., Durango.
• Thursday, Feb. 16, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Bldg., 6060 Broadway, Denver.
• Wednesday, Feb. 22, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 711 Independent Ave., Grand Junction.
• Wednesday, Feb. 22, Rawlings Public Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo.
Anyone who cannot attend one of the meetings can review the draft and comment online through the Colorado Department of Education website.
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