WHF Community Educational Program Recognized by Placer County Economic Development Office

Students Receive Environmental Stewardship Lesson from Local Businesses
The third grade class at Skyridge Elementary in Auburn recently received a lesson in environmental stewardship. Lincoln-based non-profit Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF), along with Rocklin’s Restoration Resources, hosted a three-day field trip experience for the youngsters last month. During the outing, the students received lessons in animal habitats, endangered species, native plants, and other conservation-based topics. They visited Silvergate, a private mitigation bank in Sheridan, for hands-on biological experiences, and, at the end of the trip, watched a live bird demonstration. The partnership of Wildlife Heritage Foundation and Restoration Resources will continue to bring environmental education to local students and families. Both entities work with credentialed teachers, who coordinate and lead the field trips and other education programs. “The partnership will allow us to reach students all over Placer, Sacramento, Yuba, and Butte Counties,” said Kelly Velasco, WHF’s education programs coordinator. “Our goal is to educate the next generation about the wonders of wildlife.” Excerpt above taken from Placer County’s May 2008, In Progress Online newsletter