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!
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Marta Farrell
Warren County SWCD
Education Specialist

Marta has provided natural resource and conservation education in Southwest Ohio since 2012. She especially enjoys staying active with the High School Envirothon Competitions, the Water Conservation Education Trailer and mobile bat acoustic surveys along with photographing such phenomenal events. Marta is a workshop facilitator for Ohio Project Wild, Growing Up Wild, Project WET & Healthy Water Healthy People. Marta holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University with a concentration in mathematics.  Her graduate studies included mathematics, sciences, intervention and gifted collaboration strategies. Marta's education experience extends with 15 years in regular classrooms, 5 years of enrichment & gifted instruction, 5 years substitute teaching and over 13 years Childcare with the YMCA. 
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Feel free to contact Marta with any questions or for information about the educational services of Warren County SWCD. 
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Melissa Proffitt
Warren County SWCD
Education 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.
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Feel free to contact Melissa with any questions or for information about educational programs and outreach for Warren County SWCD.  
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Visit our educational blog for additional resources.
In addition, our E-mails are filled with news, events and all kinds of conservation excitement!
Please sign up on our Warren County SWCD home page for regular updates.
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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!


​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!

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.

mobile education trailers

Warren County SWCD owns the Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Education Exhibit and facilitates the use of the Butler County Soils Trailer "The World Beneath Your Feet". 

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.

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.
EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
​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.  
PROGRAM LOAN PORTAL
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!