2 Watershed Education Incentive Grants awarded in 2025

Sherman County 4H Day Camp

The SWCD awarded a grant to help fund the Sherman County 4-H Day Camp for youth in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, held at Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside of Wamic.  A total of 25 campers and 13 teen counselors attended camp this year. Classes included stream health, insects and their habitats, making compasses and going on a hike, archery, and outdoor cooking.

Kids playing with a table setup, using toy tools and objects, on a grassy area next to a body of water.
Three kids interacting with a small landscape diorama outside, featuring roads, trees, and vehicles near a lake.
A group of people hiking on a forest trail, surrounded by trees and dappled sunlight.

4th Grade Field Trip to Sherman County Historical Museum

Mrs. Wambold's 4th grade class took a trip to the Sherman County Historical Museum to learn about the Oregon Trail. The students learned about blacksmithing tools, how to pack a wagon for the trail, churning butter, and all about the dangerous journey.

A group of children watches a presenter near a display of tools in a wooden exhibit, likely at a museum or educational center.
Two girls are using a manual churn to make ice cream, with a jar of cream and an hourglass in a cozy, vintage setting.
Kids are interacting around a blue barrel display in a museum or educational setting, with various activities and a quilt hanging above.
A group of children sits on the floor in a museum while an adult presents information, possibly related to local history.

 

 

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