Education Programs Engaged Nearly 800 Local Students Last Fall
Stephanie Wiegand
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“The takeaway for me is clear: the Land Trust is all in on education, and our community is better for it.”
– Devon Buckham
Through hands-on experiences, Jefferson Land Trust helps students build understanding, curiosity, and care for the farms, forests, and waterways that sustain our region. As we reflect on our fall field trip season, we’re celebrating the role education plays in connecting young people to the land — and the people who make land-based learning possible.
This fall, our Education Coordinator, Devon Buckham, worked with schools and community partners across Jefferson County to connect students to outdoor and classroom-based learning. He also piloted new programs for middle and high school students, expanded partnerships with local farms, and strengthened collaboration with local school districts.
By the numbers, the fall season included:
- 18 field experiences
- 792 students served
- 4,080 total hours of outdoor education
- 23 hours of classroom-based programming
And let’s not forget the coordination of 26 meetings with local teachers, underscoring the extensive behind-the-scenes work required to make each experience meaningful and accessible.
In reflecting on this body of work, Devon shared, “The takeaway for me is clear: the Land Trust is all in on education, and our community is better for it.”
We’re grateful for the teamwork of local educators, volunteers, partner organizations, and enthusiastic students — and we’re looking ahead with excitement to the learning opportunities the coming year will bring.
