A Youth Conservation Field Day for fifth-graders in Shawano County schools will be held Thursday at Navarino Nature Center.
The day’s educational activities will touch on topics such as wetlands and soils, ATV and boater safety, forestry and forest fire control, wildlife, fisheries, agriculture and alternative energy.
The day is designed to get students outside, introduce them to natural resources careers, help them understand conservation and preservation practices, and help them develop an appreciation for the outdoors.
Agencies and presenters cooperating in the field day, from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., are the Shawano County Land Conservation Department and Land Conservation Committee, Navarino Nature Center, Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Programming may be subject to change. In event of severe weather, the event will be postponed until Sept. 20. The nature center is located at W5646 Lindsten Road, Shiocton.
For information or registration, call 715-526-4627 or email scott.frank@co.shawano.wi.us or mary.george@co.shawano.wi.us.