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3rd Grade: Nature Knowledge Days


Join the fun in Devil's Canyon while helping to teach 3rd grade students in District 51. We're looking for volunteers to help staff eight knowledge stations about everything from predator-prey dynamics to ranching practices both then and now! 

Time Commitment for Volunteers:  

  • Morning commitment: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M
  • Afternoon commitment: 11:30 A.M. - 2:15 P.M.
  • All day commitment: 9:00 A.M. - 2:15 P.M. (bring a lunch or snack)

Support Requested & Provided: 

  • Station Managers (all activities and materials will be provided, including sample scripts for teachers) stations to choose from (Archaeology, Birds,Geology, Tamarisk, Biological Soil Crust, Predator/Prey Dynamics, Cottonwood Tree, Ranching)
  • Trail Directors to keep participants on course between stations
  • Photographers
  • Support w/ breakdown at the end of each day

To Volunteer: Please contact NCA Stewardship Coordinator, Bry Kuhlman
bryanna@canyonsassociation.org or 970-263-7902

Earlier Event: May 3
7th Grade: Field Experience
Later Event: May 15
Gunnison Gorge NCA Birding Hike