We have been able to complete phase one of this project, which included creating the garden area and begin planting crops to teach our students about gardening, the value of healthy eating and self-reliance, and also giving back with service learning. We now have thriving partnerships with area churches and community organizations who are working with us to continue this Read more...
This project is ongoing through out the school year. We continue to strive to be prepared should emergencies arise. We now house AED’s in our main hall, dining hall, soccer field house and gym. Read more...
This year, the Ardmore 4-H Naturalist Studies program involved students in citizen science initiatives, community service projects and promoted a positive conservation ethic. This partnership of 4-H and Ardmore combined field study, hands-on activities and classroom learning. Students achieved multiple certifications and career exposure while learning outdoor skills and gaining the tools to live a healthier lifestyle. Read more...
The grant for the disc golf course for the City of Arab has had a tremendous impact for the families and the youth of our City. Not everyone was in support of having the course and didn’t understood even what a disc golf was. Wow! They have been pleasantly surprised and vastly supportive of the course. Families and youth groups Read more...
I have been so proud to watch this group of students contribute to the community, build problem-solving skills and identify career paths. They became water chemistry certified through AWW, got their Wilderness First Aid certifications, took part in citizen science initiatives such as Hudson Alpha’s Bicentennial Barcoding project, learned map reading, competed in the State Evirothon competition, rappelled down an Read more...
Our Law Enforcement Rangers trainers in open environment active shooter incidents giving them the expertise to responded to and handle these deadly force situations providing maximum protection to their parks and communities. Read more...
Fresh strawberries, a bright colorful red and cool to the touch, made the many students who received these deliciously sweet treats feel very special and loved! WW Farm, Boaz Al, partnered with us as our local farmer and delivered strawberries straight to our backdoor to provide to our students during the emergency shut down due to the global pandemic of Read more...
Birds play an important role in our lives, though people don’t often realize it. From eating insects to helping pollinate, they impact our food chain and bring joy to our lives. Explaining the importance of birds to humans and the impact our actions have on them provides a positive lesson in conservation. Showcasing the relationship of birds to water helps Read more...
The Terry Education Pavilion at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is a full-service pavilion enables the Land Trust of North Alabama to host educational programs year round. Thanks to the improvements to the pavilion funded by the grant from AMRV, accessibility to the pavilion and the surrounding area has been significantly increased – allowing everyone of all ages and abilities to Read more...