Sierra Nevada Journeys has been fortunate to have had the amazing help of AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers through a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service. These volunteers devote a year to serve this community as they build the capacity of our educational programs. They are integral to the continuous growth of the organization [...]
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I caught my first fish!
Today was one of the hottest days of the summer, but the breeze was amazing and the pond made the heat seem non-existent. Students were able to go fishing and kayaking in the pond today. For many students, it was their first time fishing and, for even more students, their first fish!
On the other hand, [...]
Professional Development “gets their hands dirty” and goes biking!
Last week Sierra Nevada Journeys’ professional development staff got “their hands dirty” with science and did some biking while spreading scientific experiences and inspiration to a gaggle of our local educators! On Wednesday, a group joined us at our office for some VERY hands-on science. Everyone got messy doing tie-dyeing, making paper, and shooting rockets! [...]
Wrapping up Classrooms Unleashed
Over 500 students experienced hands-on science learning in the classroom without walls this spring! Classes from Washoe, Carson, and Douglas Counties participated in a variety of field adventures including forest and desert ecology, animal adaptations, and water quality testing, both on foot and by snowshoe.
Field-based programs are exciting as they allow students to make connections [...]
Summit Camp pics are here!!
Hi all! If you are as excited as we are to see new pictures each week from Summit Camp scroll down to the bottom of the page on the left hand side of Sierranevadajourneys.org or visit our Flickr account:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sierranevadajourneys/
Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Summit Camp Update!
“This is the best ice cream ever!” one happy camper exclaimed after our messy, but very fun, evening program of making ice cream in a bag. With full bellies and sticky fingers, kids started to unwind, wash up, and get ready for bed. We knew it was going to be a cold and potentially stormy [...]
The Zen of the Kitchen
The alarm goes off at 5:15 in the morning. I am out of bed at 5:30, in the shower a few minutes later, and am trudging towards the kitchen by 5:50.
At 6:00 sharp we gather, hands washed, aprons donned, and eyes half open. The head chef, Mitchell Tufts, greets us with a warm smile and [...]
Summit Camp Update!
Summer is here and the students shining face are smiling. Students this year are staying in teepees, this is an awesome opportunity for students because they get to design and lay their beds in any way they like. The girl’s teepees are arranged in a large circle where they can lay and play cards. The [...]
PLT Conference Wrap!
Last week PLT Nevada was pleased to host the Project Learning Tree Coordinator’s International Conference at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe! Over 130 PLT Coordinators from around the nation, and Mexico, made the trek to our beautiful locale to learn techniques in delivering environmental education more effectively to their audience, and increasing the environmental literacy of their [...]
Environmental Competition For Youth!
In response to Governor Jim Gibbons declaring April 23rd as Global Youth Service Day, Sierra Nevada Journeys is offering a competition open to all youth between the ages of 8 to 14 years old. The event will promote the ideals of service – learning and engaging youth through community and leadership as described by the [...]
