Student Stewards Program
Our inquiry-driven programs are aligned with NGSS & Common Core and uniquely designed to support distance learning. We offer hands-on community science programs in the classroom and on exploratory field trips to local, accessible parks. We are so excited to share our love of the outdoors and help you harness the power of nature-oriented science education!
Inspiring the next generation of enthusiastic scientists and environmental caretakers
What makes the SSP special?
The Student Stewards Program is a hands-on, STEAM based curriculum that helps students both connect with local, open spaces and also realize their role as community scientists, active stewards, and engaged learners.
Through our programs, parks become learning laboratories where students collect real environmental data. We introduce kids to local scientists, prepare them for success with their current and future educational goals, and nurture their understanding of community responsibility!
Being outdoors promotes personal and community well-being. In these challenging times, our program is especially designed to be distance-friendly while still keeping accessible and engaging to diverse populations!
Students who establish an interest in science and math at a young age are more likely to graduate high school and pursue STEM-based careers, a field with a projected 14% increase by 2020. In just the summer of 2020, we increased the academic interest and aspirations of 68% of our students!
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Program Overview
Live in-person classroom introduction
Day 1
Day 2
In-person classroom conclusion
Day 3
Pre-activities to do with your class!
Field trip to a park nearby for science exploration!
Pricing
Because we are committed to keeping our programs accessible, our programs are FREE for schools with majority 50.1% free-reduced lunch student population.
For non-qualifying schools, we charge a small fee of $5 per participating student.
We also offer private group lessons at $10 per participant.
Our Modules
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Past Adventures
Team SSP
Devin Genovese
VP of Education
Devin drives the SSP program and actively creates community partnerships!
775.410.1702
OUR EDUCATORS
Deanna Miller
Curriculum Integration Coordinator (AmeriCorps)
Deanna is excited to work in her field of study and most of all, help spread her passion for our environment to our next generations of leaders and community members.
Nyaabila Apambire
Naturalist Educator (AmeriCorps)
Nyaabila helps implement lessons and activities to inspire stewardship to youth in our community!
nyaabila@tmparksfoundation.org
Regina Haynes
Naturalist Educator (AmeriCorps)
Regina helps implement lessons and activities to inspire stewardship to youth in our community!
Elyssa Santana
Naturalist Educator (AmeriCorps)
Elyssa helps implement lessons and activities to inspire stewardship to youth in our community!
Introduction to Backyard Birding
This program made possible by:
