Kids Country Day School in Stow was recently dedicated as an official WILD School Site, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The school is the 188th site dedicated in Ohio and the 17th in Summit County. A ceremony attended by staff, students, and community partners was held to celebrate the event.
Projects implemented at Kids Country Day School include pollinator gardens, water sources, bird feeders, and native tree and shrub plantings. These efforts provide the essential components wildlife need to survive, which are food, water, shelter, and space. The primary purpose is to teach students about the natural world. Such projects bring learning to life by connecting children to the outside world and teaching everyday subjects through a specially designed curriculum.
The WILD School Sites program, administered in Ohio by the Division of Wildlife, is considered an action extension of the national Project WILD program. Any educational property used by students, educators, and the local community as a place to learn about and benefit from wildlife and the environment can be certified. The sites function within the premise that every school, regardless of size and location, can provide outdoor educational opportunities that can and should be part of an integrated environmental education program. WILD School Sites that demonstrate program development and site enhancement consistent with the premises outlined in this program are eligible for certification as an official Ohio WILD School Site. Learn more at https://wildohio.gov/.
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