Kate Freidman with MS Wildlife Rehabilitation is teaching the 5th graders about Rashi, a red-shouldered hawk that is being rehabbed.

Seth Steadham and Scott Griffith with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) teaching the 5th graders about soil.

This event is designed for 5th graders in DeSoto County.

Conservation Field Day is a field trip for the students to take to Arkabutla Dam to learn about different aspects of Conservation and Nature.

We have volunteers from different agencies set-up stations to teach the students about conservation. This event is held in the fall and information is sent to ALL 5th grade schools.

Space is limited to attend so if your school is interested in attending please contact Meleiah Tyus via email at desotocountyswcd@gmail.com

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