Conservation For Kids-Author Visit, Ashley Erdely

We had a special guest at the last "Conservation for Kids" homeschool program--Author Ashley Erdely who wrote "Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest". After carefully inspecting the details of the parts of flowers with magnifiers, the students (and adults) enjoyed a great presentation about local wildflowers and pollinators. The students then created and named their own wildflowers and added characteristics such as blooming season, size, and location where their flowers grow. Copies of Ashley's book went home with each family.

Thank you to the Sherman County Education Foundation for providing funds for the author presentation. Thank you to the Gray Family Foundation, Sherman County Prevention, NRCS, and the Sherman County School District for additional funding and partnership.

A drawing of a fictional wildflower named "minilipelis," which blooms in winter, is pollinated by bats, and is edible.
An arrangement of flower petals and tweezers, along with magnifying glasses and a flower anatomy guide.
A group of children sits on the floor, listening to a presentation about Camas flowers, while some flower petals are on the table.
Two boys proudly display a drawing and description of an invented wildflower project at school.
Two kids proudly hold their drawings of invented wildflowers, showcasing creativity and a classroom project.
A child is examining flower parts at a table, with petals and a diagram labeled "Common Flower Parts" nearby.
Children are exploring flowers using magnifying tools, immersed in a hands-on learning activity.
A child is examining a flower using a magnifying glass, squinting as they focus on the details.
A child examines flower parts with petals scattered on a table, alongside a sheet labeled "Common Flower Parts."
A creative project named "Jo Simon," featuring a wildflower that blooms year-round in a magical land, includes colorful drawings and fun notes.
A drawing of a fictional wildflower named "minilipelis," which blooms in winter, is pollinated by bats, and is edible.
An arrangement of flower petals and tweezers, along with magnifying glasses and a flower anatomy guide.
A group of children sits on the floor, listening to a presentation about Camas flowers, while some flower petals are on the table.
Two boys proudly display a drawing and description of an invented wildflower project at school.
Two kids proudly hold their drawings of invented wildflowers, showcasing creativity and a classroom project.
A child is examining flower parts at a table, with petals and a diagram labeled "Common Flower Parts" nearby.
Children are exploring flowers using magnifying tools, immersed in a hands-on learning activity.
A child is examining a flower using a magnifying glass, squinting as they focus on the details.
A child examines flower parts with petals scattered on a table, alongside a sheet labeled "Common Flower Parts."
A creative project named "Jo Simon," featuring a wildflower that blooms year-round in a magical land, includes colorful drawings and fun notes.
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