Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Earning Get With the Land Patch






Program information here.

EPA information here.

1. Learn about Federal Agencies using "Linking Girls to the Land".

2.  Work with an agency professional in a joint volunteer conservation service, research, or other collaborative project:  planting trees, native plant seed balls

Take Pride in America event?

National Public Lands Day

http://www.americanhiking.org/American Hiking Society

Birding

3. Interview someone who works for a federal natural resource agency. Ask how s/he became interested in working there and how you might be able to develop a career in this field or with that agency. If possible, try to shadow this person for a few hours or even a day. Share what you have learned.

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Improve your skills in outdoor recreation and environmental protection by demonstrating Leave No Trace ethics, or teaching others the Tread Lightly Pledge.