Creek Days Virtual Classroom!
From source to sea, discover what connects watersheds to YOU and ME!
Teachers! You can now bring the Creek Days event in your classroom at any time. Join us on an interactive four-day virtual journey! Learn about various concepts related to watershed ecology and salmonids. Each day will focus on a different themes with content brought to you by WSP Corpsmembers. Enjoy daily interactive worksheets, and activities. Lessons are geared for 1st - 5th grade students, but will be fun for people of all ages. The goal for this education fair is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by providing students the opportunity to learn how to protect and enhance salmonid habitat throughout California. |
Check out our educational YouTube Videos
You can watch the whole series here: Creek Days Videos
or check out the Creek Days 2021 Playlist
Day 1: Watersheds and Water Quality
Watch our Youtube videos focused on watersheds and water quality! Learn about fire effects on streams and the agents that keep our water clean. The day includes a fun activity of learning to make a watershed using household items! Schedule:
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Day 2: Stream Ecosystems
Check out some of the creatures that live in our watersheds on YouTube! Schedule:
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Day 3: Salmonids
Our focus is Salmonids! Videos will include a salmon life cycles, behaviors, life in hatcheries and end with a dissection. Schedule:
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Day 4: Watershed Stewardship
Learn about stewardship, restoration projects , data collection and water conservation from WSP Corpsmembers in these videos. Schedule:
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For more information about the Watershed Steward Program (WSP)
A program of the California Conservation Corps, WSP is one of the most productive programs for future employment in the environmental field. WSP is administered by California Volunteers, the Office of the Governor and sponsored by AmeriCorps and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.
The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.