Kids' Stuff & Educational Links

• U Mass Extension
• Mass 4H
• Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom
• Mass Environthon
• Junior Conservation Camp
• Kids Gardening
• National FFA Organization
• National Wildlife Federation for Kids
• Evironmental Protection Agency for Kids
• USDA for Kids

Junior Conservation Camp

LOCATION: From Cape Cod to the Berkshires, the MJCC has utilized many of the Commonwealth's abundant natural resources. Currently, the MJCC is hosted at the Chesterfield Scout Reservation on 521 acres near Scout Pond in Chesterfield, Massachusetts.

Directions to Chesterfield Scout Reservation

This two week overnight summer camp for girls and boys 13 -17 years of age offers a program of conservation education and instruction in outdoor recreation skills. It introduces youth to the ethical concepts and knowledge essential to a lifetime of properly enjoying our natural resources and the leisure activities that depend on their careful stewardship.

For application AND more information: http://www.juniorconservationcamp.org/

Scholarships

Congratulations Berkshire Community College Students;

Gabrielle Graham of Pittsfield & Mark Bushey of N. Adams are this year’s recipients of the BERKSHIRE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Berkshire Conservation District Environmental Science Scholarship

To assist a second year environmental science student in pursuing a college education at Berkshire Community College leading to a career in natural resources.
Recommendations for eligible recipients come from the environmental science faculty and address the candidate's demonstration of maturity, professionalism, dedication, and attitude.

Past & Present Recipients

• 2008 Gabrielle Graham
• 2008 Mark Bushey
• 2007 Nathan Joyner
• 2006 Michael Gromacki
• 2005 Brett Dalzell
• 2004 Christin Holmes
• 2002 Andrew Liebenow
• 2001 Daniel Shears

UMASS Adrian Meyer Scholarship Fund
This fund is being established in memory of Adrian Meyer, former supervisor of the conservation district, for a second year forestry student from Berkshire County enrolled at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. If you would like to make a donation, click here.*

* Under Allocation 1, scroll to the bottom of the list and choose "Other". A box will appear below where you should enter "Adrian Meyer Scholarship Fund".

The Massachusetts Envirothon

The Envirothon is America's leading natural resource education program for high school students. Teams comprised of five students represent their school or organization in a statewide competition testing their knowledge of: aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and current environmental issues.

The Massachusetts Envirothon stresses the interdependence of various natural resources within the environment, emphasizes hands-on, team-oriented problem solving and community involvement.There are opportunities throughout the year to receive resource materials for use in the classroom, to attend workshops geared to both teachers and students, and catch to environmental professionals in action.

Massachusetts Envirothon Mission

Cultivate a desire to learn more about our natural environment through competitive events. Develop a greater appreciation of our dependence on the natural environment. Provide students with experiences in environmental- oriented activities and problem solving
Promote a sense of personal stewardship of natural resources

Massachusetts Envirothon Goals

To increase understanding of:

• The effect individual actions have on environmental problems, either positive or negative current environmental issues
• Available resource materials
• Agencies and organizations available to assist in environmental matters
• Career opportunities in the environmental field

To Contact the Massachusetts Envirothon

Debi Hogan (Envirothon Coordinator)
210 Pleasant Street Seekonk, MA 02771-5315
Phone: 508-336-4426 Fax: 508-336-0682