Litzinger Road Ecology CenterJackie Juras, manager of volunteer programs, at (314) 577-5187, or
jackie.juras@mobot.org |
The Litzsinger Road Ecology Center (LREC) is an established educational site with land and facilities dedicated to promoting science teaching and learning, environmental literacy, and stewardship of the Earth. If you enjoy working with children and spending time outdoors, consider volunteering at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center (LREC). Volunteer Educators are sought to lead and teach small groups of students during the school year.
LREC is a 34-acre nature facility located in central St. Louis County, managed by the Missouri Botanical Garden, which offers students hands-on opportunities to investigate and learn about nature in local settings, including a woodland, a prairie, and a creek.
Free Volunteer Educator training begins on Monday, Sept. 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday training sessions continue for ten consecutive weeks through Nov. 16. During training, volunteers will become familiar with the site, learn inquiry-based, outdoor teaching strategies, and gain an understanding of basic ecology. Trainees will also have many opportunities to observe school groups and practice teaching.
For more information on becoming a Volunteer Educator at the LREC, call Jackie Juras, manager of volunteer programs, at (314) 577-5187 or visit www.litzsinger.org.
