The RCD Education Department is proud of its long-standing partnership with the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
Thanks to the vision and dedication of this organization, the environmental education program at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, which it funds, is one of the longest-running and most successful programs of its kind in the Los Angeles area.
"Water, Wetlands and Wildlife" is an environmental studies workshop designed for teachers in grades 4-6, who are planning to bring their students to this program for the first time. Occurring usually on the first Saturday of November, this is an opportunity for teachers to enhance their knowledge of wetland ecosystems while earning professional development hours.
The RCD Education Department organizes this event with sponsorship from the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. Teachers who take the free one-day workshop receive a fully subsidized RCD education program (a value of up to $440) for their students at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve.
Please note, however, that transportation costs are not included in this subsidy. Schools must arrange for their own transportation to and from the education site. Each program can accommodate 45 to 70 students. Fourth- and fifth-grade teachers must apply two per school to achieve the required minimum number of students. Sixth grade teachers may apply singly.
Teachers who have attended the workshop before do not have to repeat it, and are still eligible for the subsidized program. The 2010 program flier and application are posted below as PDF documents. If you like the Word document version of the application, which can be typed into and emailed as an attachement, please request a copy.
For more information contact the Education Supervisor: rcdsmm.edu@gmail.com, or call 818-597-8627 x103. To learn more about the outstanding work of the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society, click here.