By Kyleigh Sacco, Education Specialist At the edge of the parking lot at Sweetwater Wetlands, there’s this massive mesquite tree with gnarled branches that seems to say “Welcome”. I notice this iconic tree every time I visit the Wetlands, but it took on new meaning when I visited with the Young Naturalists in November 2025. Led by myself and Angela Loya-Stoebe, the Young Naturalists program is designed for…
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Conservation for Kids: Our littlest learners can make a BIG difference!
By Kyleigh Sacco, Education Specialist Conservation actions can seem straightforward – use less plastic, recycle, buy native plants – but for our youngest ones with limited resources and buying power it can be hard to know where to start. However, conservation is an act of empowerment – the more that we can teach young people how they can make a…
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