Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center

Watershed Stewards Academy

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:24:39 +0100

The Watershed Stewards Academy provides training and support for current and emerging grassroots leaders in neighborhoods throughout Anne Arundel County who are interested in engaging members of their community in the environmental restoration and sustainability. Each of our neighborhoods contributes to our quality of life and the environmental integrity of our waterways. The goal of the Watershed Stewards Academy is: To give Master Watershed Stewards the tools to educate, engage and empower citizens, businesses and communities to restore sub watersheds in Anne Arundel County. Restoration efforts will emphasize stormwater infiltration to restore watershed function. Small scale projects on homeowner property may include, but are not limited to, rain gardens, rain barrels, green roofs and native plantings. Larger projects on community and business property may include, but are not limited to, bio-retention areas, living shorelines, swales and parking lot retrofits. Emphasis will also be placed on pollution source reduction via changes in homeowner habits such as lawn care, septic maintenance and...

Sign-up for Summer Camps!

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Summer Camp Applications Now Being Accepted! Find out more about Arlington Echo Summer Camps. (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=59 Itemid=74) Arlington Echo Summer Camps Brochure. (images/pdf/2009_arlington_echo_summer_camps.pdf)

New Application for Summer 2009

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:44:18 +0100

Apply to become a Camp Counselor! Download application: Arlington Echo Staff Application Camp Descriptions 6/22-26, 2009 Early Birds Camp (Entering grades K-1) This is a weeklong, half-day camp for 20 first time campers who will explore, investigate, and experience a variety of nature based activities 6/22-26, 2009 Friendship Camp (Entering grades 2-4) This is a 5-day/4-night camp for 60 campers who want to make friends through fun camp activities. This child-centered camp is designed for the active learning style of young children. Campers will participate in...

Maryland Homegrown Lunch Week

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:00:00 +0100

September 22-26, 2008 During the week of September 22-26, Arlington Echo will be celebrating Maryland Homegrown Lunch Week. As part of the Jane Lawton Farm-to-School Program, our school system is participating in this national initiative (http://www.farmtoschool.org) to bring locally grown produce into schools. Chesapeake Choices - Recipies Chesapeake Choices Supplement A Chesapeake Choices Supplement B Local Food Lesson Plan Farms Brochure Our Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services, Jodi Risse, has procured three items from local farmers that will be served in your cafeterias. Please tell your students to look for fresh watermelon, cantaloupe and plum tomatoes in the lunch line next week. This is a great opportunity to talk with students about how purchasing locally grown produce can be part of restoring the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, two schools (Annapolis Sr. High and Ferndale Early Childhood Center) have received...

Jane Goodall Visit!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:24:43 +0100

Several of our Chesapeake Connections staff had the opportunity to meet renowned primatologist, environmentalist, and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall at the Roots and Shoots Fair at Gibson Island Country School. We shared details of our Terrapin Connection program with her. She was very interested in our efforts and it was a privilege to meet her. It was a day we will not soon forget! Thanks to GICS for inviting us to participate!