This process has given my students a chance to make the schoolyard a more inviting place for people and animals. In doing so, we are addressing curriculum goals in language arts, science and math as well as the physical and emotional benefits of active, outdoor learning. By taking an active role in enhancing the quality of their schoolyard, they have also taken an active role in their learning as well as educating the broader community.
Community News
After A Fall
What might happen to our bodies after we fall at the end of life? Try to imagine our last self-propelled…
Assisting with the Burning Need in the Community
With spring weather arriving early this year, the end of February heralded the closing of LREC’s 2019–20 burn season window. Fortunately, the weather conditions were shifting for our bottomland prairies to be able to dry out, and reach the favorable winds and humidity needed for a controlled burn. On February 21st we were able to perform our planned annual burn with the assistance of volunteers and the Ladue Fire Department.
Building Purpose in Our Lives
Yale professor Martin Hagglund argues in his new book This Life that the purpose of our lives depends on our commitments. Framed another way, the lives we are trying to lead, the institutions we are trying to build, and the community we are trying to achieve are all reflected in the projects we undertake. As a community resource, LREC exists to enable and support these commitments, with an eye toward building an ecologically strong community.
Building Community One Adventure at a Time
Stay focused on taking care of immediate needs while also looking toward growing individually and as a community, with a vision toward a better future for everyone.
A Community of Partnerships
LREC staff and volunteers as well as researchers and volunteers from many local entities collected important data in anticipation of Project Clear.
Partnering for Effective Outdoor Learning at Pershing Elementary
Students explore plant and animal interactions in their schoolyard.
Set Them Up for Success!
Set students up for success by teaching them and their parents how to dress for the weather.
A Fuzzy But Promising Project
Brief reflections share observations on stewardship, generosity, and dignity as cornerstones of our work together.
Partnering for Restoration
Check out this photo essay to see how cooperation with Ameren and vital help from volunteers has enabled us to transform part of our eastern border.
Recent Posts
- Spring Quiz March 29, 2024
- Meet Our New Restoration Intern! March 28, 2024
- Reconstructing and Reconnecting Native Habitats March 8, 2024
- Introducing High School Intern Maddie February 2, 2024
- Meet Our Fall Restoration Interns November 3, 2023
- Introducing Interns Karen Schmiedeler and Cicely Krutzsch July 5, 2023