Ambassador of the Wetlands
This exciting environmental science program is based on a community partnership between Mounts Botanical Garden and Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District. The program promotes wetland stewardship, water conservation and environmental education. Our goal is to inspire civic responsibility and a sense of stewardship for our natural resources.
AOW is designed for high school students and consists
of a school classroom pre-visit, which focuses on core concepts of
the curriculum, followed by one full day of a hands-on,
experimental field trip to Mounts. During the field experience
students will learn how to dip-net in Lake Orth and
identify macroinvertebrates, practice on-site water testing and
interact with a working aquifer model. Students will also learn about water conservation and what they can do to make a difference.
Participation in this free program is on a first come, first serve basis. Preference is given to those classes with a significant emphasis on the environment. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Laura, District Director at 561-792-2727 x 3 or laura.pbswcd@gmail.com.
"The program is very professional and well organized, which allowed my students to enjoy an experience of a lifetime. Throughout every moment of the day, the students were engaged and learning. What an amazing program!!"
Kim Stryker, Western Academy Charter School
