As part of an effort to make our programming accessible and relevant to the growing Latino population, in 2018 we partnered with Lincoln School and the OSU Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) undergraduate club to develop a Bilingual Family STEM Night – a first for our area.
Youth Education
The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to serving the youth and educators of Benton County. To this end, we participate in and offer a variety of programs and resources including:
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Salmon Watch
BSWCD coordinates Salmon Watch field trips for Benton County Schools. Our goal is to get all fifth graders out on a Salmon Watch field trip each fall. Salmon Watch information can be found at the Linn Benton Salmon Watch website.
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Educational Activities
Lessons that we have created and tested and are happy to share with you.
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Supplies and Equipment
Supplies and equipment are available for you to borrow. Ask us about using the weed wrenches, curriculum guides, soil tunnel, soil testing equipment and more!
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Conservation Education Grants
Conservation Education Grants for formal and non-formal educators working in Benton County.
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Student Mentoring
BSWCD staff occasionally mentor K-12 students working on senior projects or other community service efforts related to natural resources or outreach. Contact us to find out more.
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Internships and Student Projects
We occasionally create internships for students interested in pursuing careers in outreach, environmental education and natural resources conservation.
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