Students test for pH in the field
We are planning for spring here at South Sound GREEN, with many exciting events on the horizon. This past month has been full of water quality testing and preparation for the upcoming Student GREEN Congress.
As the frost melts and the days get a little longer classes have ventured out to conduct their winter water quality testing. Students in the field and in the classroom are discussing the difference between the seasons and how those factors can affect the salmon in their different life stages. As classes get their testing results they are comparing these to the optimal values for salmon in the stream.
Student GREEN Congress gives delegates from each class the chance to compare water quality data between seasons and from all over their watershed! This year congress will take place on March 20th at The Evergreen State College. This event is put together in partnership with the Nisqually River Education Project and Chehalis Basin Education Consortium. To learn more please visit the Student GREEN Congress page.
February’s Teens in Thurston event was held by the Center for Natural Lands Management at the Glacial Heritage Preserve. Participants helped restore prairie land by burning christmas trees. This bonfire helps restore prairie by creating ash and spreading nutrients. It also makes for a good smores opportunity. If you or someone you know is a high school age student with an interest in environmental volunteer work please contact Sam Nadell at snadell@thurstoncd.com.