Benjamin Logan Elementary students marked the 56th observance of Earth Day with hands-on environmental work across campus.
Members of the Elementary Science Club began by learning about the history and global impact of Earth Day before taking action to prepare the school’s pollinator plots and garden beds for the upcoming growing season.
Students then participated in a friendly, team-based cleanup of the school’s land lab, collecting a significant amount of litter and helping restore the outdoor learning space.
Students work in teams to clean up the school’s land lab. (BENJAMIN LOGAN PHOTO)
“The Environmental Science Club did a land lab clean up Wednesday afternoon,” said advisor Bruce Smith.
“Most of what we collected went into the Dumpster by the stadium, but there were a few items we left out. The marker cone appeared to be a victim of last week’s wind event, and we thought someone might be missing it.
“We also knew that tires can’t be placed in the general waste stream and are exploring options to take them to CHARM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials).”
Students also spotted a toad during their work — an encouraging sign of a healthy ecosystem, as amphibians are important environmental indicators.
The activity provided students with a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental stewardship.
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club is a partnership between Benjamin Logan Schools and the Logan County Land Trust. For more information, visit logancountylandtrust.org
Tires were collected during the campus clean up and will be transported to CHARM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials). (BENJAMIN LOGAN PHOTOS)
