People would ask Chris and I why we don't offer any programs for teenagers. All of our programs stop at 14 years old, with our Mountain Explorations trip. Well, here is your chance to be part of a brand new program called: T.I.N. - TEENS IN NATURE
Here is the run down on this amazing program:
Who: All teenagers, ages 14-18 yers old
What: T.I.N. - Teens in Nature 2011 Leadership and Job Skills Program in Nature
Where: We always meet at the Environmental Education Center at West Point on the Eno Park. Depending on the day we will take a van to different volunteer sites to some of Durhams finest green organizations.
Why: To gain leadership and job skills, boost your college application and/or resume, make new friends, get community service hours
When (all programs are from 10am-4pm):
January 29: This is a mandatory session where everyone get to know each other through leadership and team building games at West Point on the Eno Park
Choose from 5 of the 6 topics (or you can choose all 6)
February 12: Animal research and conservation at the Duke Lemur Center
March 12: Forest Management at Hill Demonstration Forest with NCSU Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
March 26: Community Garden and Reuse/Recycling at St. Phillips Community Garden and The Scrap Exchange
April 23: Community Enrichment with the Durham Bike Cooperative
May 7: Stream Monitoring with Haw River Assembly and City of Durham, Stormwater Services May 14: Sustainability and Farming at a working farm in Rougemont, NC
This is also the last day so we will have a celebration at West Point on the Eno Park.
How: Fill out our simple application at the park office at West Point on the Eno or email me at jessica.finelt@durhamnc.gov
