4th Grade Conservation/Safety Day

White County 4th Grade Students Experience Conservation/Safety Day

Fourth graders from across White County were given an opportunity to participate in a conservation/safety day at the Hamilton County Fish and Wildlife Area, also known as Dolan Lake, on Friday, May 10. Students learned about poison and water safety, underground utilities, wildlife, and counted rings to determine the age of a tree while decorating tree discs. Students also experienced special sessions with demonstrations from Wayne–White Counties Electric Cooperative’s live line safety demonstration, a Carmi Police Canine Unit takedown, and the IDNR Conservation Police Air Ranger boat.

Sessions were taught with the help of employees from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, White County Extension, JULIE, and White/Gallatin County SWCD/NRCS. Around 180 students from White County schools participated in the educational, fun-filled conservation day. The event was sponsored by the White County Soil and Water Conservation District and Farm Bureau. Special thanks go out to all 4th grade teachers, presenters from partner agencies, and to Dolan Lake’s Site Superintendent and staff for all their assistance to make the day a successful event!

May contain: car, transportation, vehicle, person, accessories, bag, handbag, clothing, footwear, and shoe — Carmi Police K-9 Education Station

May contain: grass, plant, pickup truck, transportation, truck, vehicle, and lawn — IDNR Conservation Police Air Patrol Boat

A group of children and adults gathered around a conservation police airboat for an educational event. — 4th Graders Experience the Boat and learn about Life Jackets and Water Safety

Outdoor event with people sitting under a pavilion, electrical equipment on the left, woods around, and a lake in the background. — Students always enjoy and learn so much about electrical safety from the Wayne-White Counties Electric Coop Live Line Demonstration.

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