At Pine Creek Conservation District, we are committed to bringing place-based, natural resource education to our communities. Topics include agriculture and soil health, native habitat and wildlife, water conservation, and more!
Are you an educator interested in fulfilling your Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) learning standards? We work with multiple ages groups, both in the classroom and out in the field.
Wheat Week
This curriculum for 4th and 5th grade classes consists of five lessons taught over the course of one week and educates students on systems, water and soil conservation, DNA, and energy with wheat as the subject.
How it works
- Contact us to schedule your FREE Wheat Week.
- Our trained educator will visit your classroom for one hour each day, providing ALL necessary supplies.
Not able to sign up for in-person? No problem! Register for DIY online Wheat Week! DIY online Wheat Week is series of short videos that present a condensed version for your students to learn when it works for you. 4th and 5th grade students in Washington State can receive a hands-on kit with all the necessary materials to learn about the importance of wheat. This is ideal for homeschool, hybrid, and remote learners.
For additional learning materials, visit Franklin Conservation District’s resource library.
Wheat Week meets 4th and 5th grade physical and social science NGSS learning standards and is funded by the Washington Grain Commission.
Fish in the Classroom
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s School Co-operative Program provides eggs to be reared in a classroom aquarium while students learn about their life cycles and environmental requirements. Once mature, schools release them into approved local waterbodies.
Annual registration must be completed through our coordinator by October 15th. Classes receive eggs in January and release in Rock Lake in late May. This program is funded by Washington Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency.
For additional learning materials, visit Rock Lake Conservation District’s resource library.
Soil and Land Evaluation Competition
Each Fall, we host a regional FFA Soil and Land Evaluation Competition in collaboration with neighboring conservation districts and Natural Resource Conservation Service soil scientists. Students compete both as individuals and teams to evaluate soil samples and grade plots of land.
This annual competition helps students better understand indicators of soil health that contribute to more productive crops and livestock, and is not limited to schools located within our district.
Interested in joining us at our next one? Contact us for more details.
Bird Boxes
Our local 4H chapter built bird boxes that provide nesting habitat on our restoration sites. Birds are critical to the native ecosystem by controlling insect populations, adding diversity, and making the outdoors more enjoyable. Unfortunately, habitat loss and competition from invasive species has caused native populations to decline, so bird boxes are a simple way to provide this critical missing component.
Hosting a box on your property is a simple and effective way to support these important birds & help them thrive. Since natural cavities in large trees are scarce in our area, habitat is a primary limitation on farms that likely provide adequate water, food, and cover.
About Us
Locally led conservation in partnership with private landowners and producers
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The Little Green Shed
401 State Route 27
Oakesdale, WA 99158
Pine Creek Conservation District 