educational Services
Warren County SWCD believes that conservation education is the foundation for all wise land stewards of the future! We strive to educate both young and wise from our classroom programs to our outreach efforts.
Visit the pages below to learn about all
of our educational services!
Visit the pages below to learn about all
of our educational services!
Our education staff is here to support environmental education. Please contact us if you would like an in person classroom program, outdoor program, or an online virtual class or meeting!
Melissa Proffitt
Warren County SWCD
Education & Communications Specialist
Melissa earned her BA in Zoology and MA in Biology from Miami University, with a focus on Conservation Education. Her master thesis incorporated entertainment and theatrical elements into education programming to increase engagement and retention of information. She previously was a wildlife educator for a local museum, and presented programs for classrooms and family groups. Melissa is passionate about working with all age groups and conducts classroom programs, community workshops, scout programs and more! As a workshop facilitator for Ohio Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, Growing Up WILD, and Curious KIDSS, Melissa also collaborates with and provides professional development to other local educators around Warren County.
Feel free to contact Melissa with any questions or for information about educational programs and outreach for Warren County SWCD.
Warren County SWCD
Education & Communications Specialist
Melissa earned her BA in Zoology and MA in Biology from Miami University, with a focus on Conservation Education. Her master thesis incorporated entertainment and theatrical elements into education programming to increase engagement and retention of information. She previously was a wildlife educator for a local museum, and presented programs for classrooms and family groups. Melissa is passionate about working with all age groups and conducts classroom programs, community workshops, scout programs and more! As a workshop facilitator for Ohio Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, Growing Up WILD, and Curious KIDSS, Melissa also collaborates with and provides professional development to other local educators around Warren County.
Feel free to contact Melissa with any questions or for information about educational programs and outreach for Warren County SWCD.
Suzanne Geisler
Warren County SWCD
Education Assistant
Suzanne is an OCVN (Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist), and an educator for Warren County Solid Wast District and Water Department. She loves the outdoors, and hiking with her dogs is her favorite thing! She is also a beekeeper and loves the bees and pollinators. Suzanne maintains a vermicompost bin and is excited to help spread environmental education in Warren County.
Warren County SWCD
Education Assistant
Suzanne is an OCVN (Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist), and an educator for Warren County Solid Wast District and Water Department. She loves the outdoors, and hiking with her dogs is her favorite thing! She is also a beekeeper and loves the bees and pollinators. Suzanne maintains a vermicompost bin and is excited to help spread environmental education in Warren County.
Visit our educational blog for additional resources.
In addition, our E-mails are filled with news, events and all kinds of conservation excitement!
In addition, our E-mails are filled with news, events and all kinds of conservation excitement!
Meet Dagmar the Dragonfly! Dagmar, created by local artist Kathleen Wickemeier, loves sharing facts and information about environmental science education with local educators. Sign up below for our Education eNewsletter to get Data from Dagmar!
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classroom programs
Free conservation programs are offered that target Ohio State Standards to aid in your education goals. Our Education Specialists are happy to provide one of these fun and hands-on lessons to your class!
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virtual classroom
In addition to traditional in person Education Program options, we also have several live virtual options available through our Virtual Classroom. Find video lessons, electronic resources, and more!
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youth programs
Our staff can provide programs, workshops and presentations on a variety of science, soil, water and conservation topics to your group of young community members. We can also help with science fair projects, ideas and implementation!
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community outreach
Warren County SWCD holds a variety of community outreach efforts each year. We are also available to present on a variety of conservation topics to your group of adult community members.
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mobile education trailer
Warren County SWCD's Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Education Exhibit
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scholarship offerings
Warren County SWCD believes in educating the youth of our county in science, soil, water and conservation topics. We have 2 scholarships offered on an annual basis.
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envirothon
The ENVIROTHON is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in our environment and our natural resources among high school students. Warren County SWCD encourages and mentors high school groups with this exciting contest each year.
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Warren County SWCD offers workshops designed for educators of all grade levels. These workshops provide educators with tools to increase student literacy with scientific methods, team building skills, and critical thinking.
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Our Education Specialists provide outreach materials and program kits available for loan to Warren County educators. Materials include posters, research sources, and hand out materials. Click below to see complete program kits available!
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