2016-Educational Talent Search Youth SWAT @ High Plains Environmental Center

Start Date-End Date: 04/02/2016-04/02/2016 Land Manager Office: High Plains Environmental Center Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Habitat Restoration project involving the trimming of native shrubs and grasses. Relocation of native shrubs. Invasive plant and shrub removal. Basic cleaning of the area in preparation for summer season. Description: Habitat Restoration project involving the trimming of native shrubs and grasses. Relocation of native shrubs. Invasive plant and shrub removal. Basic cleaning of the area in preparation for summer season. Latitude/Longitude: 40.4110129, -105.016547 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 30 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 4 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 30 Total Volunteer Days: 34 Total Unique Volunteers: 34 Total Volunteer Hours: 119 Staff Hours: 10 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Trimming Rabbitbrush and native grasses. Cleaning of natural area. Trimming and removing small dead trees. Successes and Challenges: Completed more work than was expected. We were able to incorporate learning tools into the work so that the kids could make the connection as to why we were doing the work. Lessons Learned: Why it is imperative for everyone to get out and assist with the natural resources in the state. Special Notes: Stewardship Education: The group had a great time. We hiked to the Environmental Center and recieved a tour from Kelley. The kids were interested in the plant cultivation. Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: No concerns. Description of Accidents/Incidents: No accidents. Description of Work Completed: