Environmental Education Program

"The Objective is to teach the student to see the land, to understand what he sees, and to enjoy what he understands"

These words by Aldo Leopold express the goals of Dallas County Conservation public programs. DCCB's Public Programs invite you to See, Understand, and Enjoy this place we call home. for an idea of the diversity of experiences and topics addressed by DCCB's Public Programs, go to our Calendar Section to view a listing of programs offered in the coming season.

What does it mean to see the Land_

Perhaps participating in a public canoe float down the Raccoon River with a geologist will open your eyes to the stories written in the rocks and land forms of Dallas County.

How does understanding grow from a new vision_

Join in our citizen Volunteer Water Monitoring program to recognize the connections between individual-group actions and decisions and water quality issues.

What enjoyment comes with understanding_

Participation in a prairie burn and thrill in the fury and healing of life on our native landscapes restoration.

As We evolve through Leopold's stages you will come to recognize the equilibrium between a quality of life and the quality of environment.