Communities Unleashed
What better way to learn about science than to take a step outside and immerse oneself in it? Sierra Nevada Journeys created its Classrooms Unleashed Field Trip program with this very idea in mind. Studies have shown that students learn better when they are given the chance to do and discover things on their own and that getting outside, even for just a little while, can improve a student’s focus and enthusiasm for education. The Reno/Tahoe area is abundant with beautiful, natural spaces to explore and enjoy, and Sierra Nevada Journeys knows just how to make this happen. In the past, Classrooms Unleashed has taken students to Spooner Lake, Silver Saddle Ranch, and even Mount Rose Meadows for snowshoeing adventures!
Now, we realize that it’s not just students who are suffering from what author Richard Louv refers to as “Nature Deficit Disorder.” So, on November 14th from 10 am – 2 pm Sierra Nevada Journeys will be hosting its first formal Communities Unleashed event at Galena State Park. This will be the first event of an ongoing effort to get families and community members excited about outdoor learning and science education. It is open to the public, free of cost, and will be jam packed with exciting nature-directed activities. Join us for guided hikes around Galena Forest, nature art, and a Service Learning Project in which we will clean-up the park while learning about the importance of “Leave No Trace” ethics. Refreshments will also be served! Join Sierra Nevada Journeys in providing a valuable learning experience that will encourage people to become caretakers of the natural world and active, engaged members of our community.
Galena State Park is immediately outside of Reno, just 6 miles up Mt. Rose Hwy/NV-431 W. If you have any questions, or would like to attend, please contact Darcey at (775) 355-1688 -or- darcey@sierranevadajourneys.org by Tuesday, November 10th, 2009. We hope to see you there!
