Students in Mrs. Crandell's science class learn from naturalist Ashley
Naturalists from the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge visited many ECS classrooms today to teach students about waterfowl, habitats and the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program. This program raises funds for habitat conservation and thousands of students participate across the country every year.
Using scientific and wildlife observation principles, the program helps students visually communicate what they have learned by creating an entry for their state's JDS art contest. Judges select 25 winners from each of the four grade groups for prizes and one "Best of Show" winner who is entered in a national art competition. The winning national art entry is made into a conservation stamp. In 2016, Stacy Shen, age 16 from Fremont, won nationals and her art was made in the $5 conservation stamp.
Using scientific and wildlife observation principles, the program helps students visually communicate what they have learned by creating an entry for their state's JDS art contest. Judges select 25 winners from each of the four grade groups for prizes and one "Best of Show" winner who is entered in a national art competition. The winning national art entry is made into a conservation stamp. In 2016, Stacy Shen, age 16 from Fremont, won nationals and her art was made in the $5 conservation stamp.
The 2016 winning painting of Ross's Geese by Stacy Shen
The program provides an opportunity for students to express artistically their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence, and beauty of wildlife. For more information, visit this site.
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