“IERCD promotes the understanding that the quality of the environment determines the quality of life by educating the district's youth about the importance of conservation…”
TeamMISSION
Welcome to the IERCD Education Page! Our intention is to reach out to a diverse group of students and facilitate learning of natural resources which will in turn create an awareness, lead to mindfulness, and create positive actions that will last life-long. We will provide strong education programs that will encourage today’s youth to accept the responsibility of conserving our natural resources for tomorrow’s generations.
OUR WORK
Inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards
IERCD offers free field trips for student groups to visit North Etiwanda Preserve (NEP) in Rancho Cucamonga. These trips include an educator-led nature walk, pre-hike activities to learn about the site and its native plants, geology and history, and free busing. Click on the link below for more information.
The Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship (SLEWS) Program engages California high school students and teachers in meaningful environmental stewardship that allows students to practice scientific skills, learn from natural resource professionals, and expand on classroom concepts, while accomplishing real habitat restoration projects on farms, ranches and open spaces. Click on the link below to learn more about our SLEWS program.
Through a classroom experience of hatching fish eggs and coordinated activities, students experience first-hand the value of aquatic environments, the balance that must be met to maintain and preserve California's fisheries and aquatic habitats, and how their personal actions affect these valuable resources. Click the link below to learn more.
IERCD offers a variety of free environmental education programs to schools and community groups within the District's service area. Click on the link below for more information
Experienced speakers present various topics related to water conservation such as Tree Care During Drought, Native/Water Saving Garden Friendly Plants, and Water Conservation Hardscape. These workshops are held at the Demonstration Garden located on California State University of San Bernardino’s campus. Please inquire for more details and dates.
Contact Us
Learn more about our education programs
Contact our Education Coordinator, Jasmine Orozco at jorozco@iercd.org or 909-283-7775
To learn more about our education programs, send a message to our Education Coordinator, Jasmine Orozco, using the form below.