General Education Programs

The Howard County Conservancy’s education programs provide the residents of Howard County the opportunity to learn about nature and the environment through programs and classes, restoration projects and demonstrations, service learning opportunities, and to practice responsible land management in their yards, on the farm, and in their open spaces. Each year, approximately 6,000 school children take part in the Conservancy’s education programs and special projects. These include specially developed on-site and in-school programs ranging from nature walks to environmental activities and games. Programs for adults include guided nature walks, and various classes and seminars on stream ecology, animal diversity, astronomy, forestry, gardening, and land use practices, as well as teacher training for science teachers from across the state. Mount Pleasant also plays host for the county Envirothon and Junior Envirothon events. In addition to programs for grades K- 8, the Conservancy offers pre-school programs, programs for scouts, and programs for home-schoolers. Please call the Conservancy for information about these programs – which can be tailored to your needs.

For more information, click on the links below:

• Elementary School Experiences 
• Middle School Experiences