Perhaps you have had the opportunity to meet our brand new
AmeriCorps members Kelsey Keema and Jessie Thomas. Kelsey and Jessie showed that not all girls
are squeamish around worms while training Kindergarten scientists studying
earthworms this past month.
The students
sang songs, made pipe cleaner earthworm models, moved like a giant earthworm,
and most importantly studied earthworms first hand inspecting them close up
with magnifying glasses. Squeals of
excitement and joy echoed across the classrooms as the kids attempted to hold
the worms while the worms tried desperately to wiggle away.
Through close observation, the kids learned
that earthworms do not have eyes, but can sense light with their photoreceptive
cells. It was a great hands-on learning experience for both the students and
our new AmeriCorps members.
Also new, the Nevada Outdoor School Elko is growing such
that we are moving into our own office space.
Many thanks to the Elko Parks and Recreation Department for providing
office space this past year and a half.
With their assistance, we have been able to grow in a sheltered
environment, making connections and learning about the Elko/Spring Creek
community.
The new NOS Elko office is
located at 2363 5th Street #102.
As we grow, we will continue collaborating with Elko Parks and
Recreation Department on many programs including Elko Explorers and summer
camps.
Happy Trails!
-The Nevada Outdoor School Elko Team
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