The Sequoia Parks Foundation has been chosen from among thousands of applications as a participant in the national Pepsi Refresh Project. The application submitted by Sequoia Parks Foundation, with the assistance and support of Delaware North Companies, is seeking support for a project that will enhance the restoration and conservation of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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Help Connect Kids With Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks
The foundation is requesting funding from the Pepsi Refresh Project to expand their environmental outreach program called Rangers in the Classroom (RITC). The RITC brings national park rangers to elementary schools in neighboring communities for the purpose of increasing students’ awareness and environmental of their national parks and the environment.
The Sequoia Parks Foundation is asking for a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to expand their environmental outreach program called Rangers in the Classroom (RITC), which brings national park rangers to elementary schools in neighboring communities to increase students’ awareness and appreciation of their national parks and the environment.
Vote to help Sequoia Parks foundation’s “Rangers in the Classroom” program! #conservation #education #green
Teacher Testimonials
"Learning about climate and weather is a part of our 5th grade science curriculum. This lesson was more indepth than a lesson I could teach."
BC - 5th grade teacher in Tulare, CA
"I really appreciated the curriculum handouts. The kids loved the hands on activities with skulls. They were very interested in all the questions she
(the ranger) asked them. The presenter was excellent. She really engaged the students."
PO 3rd grade Dinuba, CA
"I loved the way she (the ranger) incorporated geology, plant life and biology. Perfect!"
GG 1st & 2nd Porterville, CA
"The entire program ties in well with our studies of biomes/environments and animal adaptations. Great way to encourage students to visit the parks. Students enjoyed the stories, but really loved the hands-on (bear skin, paw, skull, scat and print. I'd love to do it again next year and perhaps take advantage of other presentations as wel!"
SP -4th grade Tulare, CA
Student Testimonials
"Thank you for coming to our classroom and telling us all about habitats and biomes. We really learned a lot."
3rd grade student
"Thank you for teaching us about bears Ranger Jenna. I loved the book about where the mother bear teached her cubs to do good things and not bad things like the pic you shoed us. I love the skin."
SW - 2nd grade student
"Thank you ranger jenna for all that teaching. It must be hard. Is your bob hard to take care of the forest. Sequoias are really big. What do you do when a sequoia falls? I hope sequoias exist for centuries. I hope you like your job."
N - 2nd grade student
