Watershed Health Focus of Science Camp

Panguitch students, grades 4 through 6, learned first-hand the important of watershed restoration and management and the preservation of natural resources as part of a 6-week outdoor science class, spearheaded by teacher Marilyn Bulkley.

Forty-three students were involved in the course and learned about water, geology, vegetation (trees, shrubs, grasses, riparian and invasive species), native and endangered plants and geologic Earth formations.

As part of the course students were required to complete a 15-page portfolio on the resources covered in class. Backpacks, digital cameras and other supplies helped the students collect data and record “evidence” as part of their inquiry.

Overall, 43 students and two teachers completed the 12-class course. Resource specialists Dr. Jim Bowns, Southern Utah University; Lynn Chamberlain, Division of Wildlife Resources; and Kevin Heaton, USU CO-OP Extension Service helped to make the course a success. Students look forward to sharing their knowledge with fellow classmates, continuing some of the activities throughout the year and attending science camp next summer.

Learning supplies helped the students gather data and record "evidence"