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Apr
20
Written by:
news editor
Monday, April 20, 2009
04/20/09 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and ODNR Director Sean Logan will join a central Ohio biology class in assessing water quality and observing changes in the Big Darby Scenic River.
Governor Strickland, ODNR Director Logan to Celebrate Earth Day with Students in Nature's Classroom
Big Darby Scenic River is part of Earth Day lesson plan
COLUMBUS, OH - In recognition of Earth Day, when Ohioans celebrate the earth's resources and discuss environmental issues and solutions, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sean Logan will emphasize the critical role that natural resources play in improving education in Ohio. They will join a central Ohio biology class in assessing water quality and observing changes in the Big Darby Scenic River during a program coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks.
Hands-on, outdoor learning such as this program helps Ohio students thrive. Research has shown that children who are in touch with their natural environment do better in school, have increased creativity and improved concentration.
Who: Gov. Ted Strickland
ODNR Director Sean Logan
A 10th Grade biology class from Franklin Heights High School
What: ODNR's Ohio Scenic Rivers staff will lead Gov. Strickland, Director Logan and the students in a stream quality monitoring program. Together, they will learn about and use a variety of biological testing techniques to compile information on the quality of the Big Darby Creek. ODNR resource professionals will lead activities including electro shocking, searching for macro invertebrates and chemical analysis.
When: April 22, 2009 - Earth Day - from 10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Battelle Darby Metro Park (Indian Ridge Entrance), 2705 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, OH 43119. Park in 2nd Parking Lot on left after turning into park and follow Terrace Trail path to the Big Darby Creek.
This event is in recognition of the ODNR Scenic Rivers program, which protects Ohio's remaining high quality streams for future generations. Scenic rivers retain most of their natural characteristics at a time when many rivers reflect the negative impacts of human activities. For more information, visit www.ohiodnr.com.
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For further information, contact:
Jason Fallon, ODNR Public Relations
614. 265. 6842
Allison Kolodziej, Office of Governor Ted Strickland
614. 728. 9525
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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