Outdoor Field School: Performing Pedology (ages 11-14)

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Middle-school youth explore and learn about the natural world through fun, hands-on science outdoors hiking and learning to use field microscopes, binoculars, maps, compasses, diameter tapes, thermometers, etc. Participants foster essential skills used by wildlife biologists, climatologists, and foresters using real scientific equipment to observe and measure the environment. Outdoor field science, journaling, and safety are practiced during this independent and collaborative curriculum.

Program takes place outside and youth should attend field school prepared to have fun in the outdoors and get into nature. Saturday Outdoor Field School is offered once-every-other-month during the school year, and topics vary seasonally. Parking and restroom facilities are available at each field site.

Tuition is $10 for the three-hour camp, registration is required at play.cabq.gov (Open Space → Public Programs → Youth Programs → Outdoor Field School)

Performing Pedology: This class focuses on pedology, the scientific study of soil. Students will learn how to use soil cores, pH strips, spade, sample bags, and other tools to observe and measure soil.  

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