As excitement comes to a boil, add liberal quantities of encouragement. Throw in pinches of patience, flexibility and persistence at regular intervals and sprinkle entire combination with an atmosphere of fun. When recipe bears fruit, share results with others. Continues to serve indefinitely. Many tangible benefits result from students taking environmental action through school site development projects.
Wildlife serve as environmental barometers.
If wildlife in an area are in trouble, the human population probably also is. Students, their educators and community are encouraged to conduct a habitat improvement project on school property, or a nearby site when permission and commitment of the landowner to maintain the project have been received. Students, educators and the community learn about wildlife and ecological principles. Students benefit from opportunities to participate in hands-on learning experiences and carry those experiences with them throughout life. Students learn about responsible citizenship and observe first-hand the dynamics and diversity of living systems.