Homeschool Programs
The Hamilton County SWCD has partnered with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to provide a free homeschool program series. These workshops are specifically designed for homeschool families. Programs allow participants to get hands-on while learning about soil and water. Please check with the hosting library to register for each program.
Upcoming Programs
*CANCELLED*
November 19th, 2020 10:30-11:30a
Harrison Township Library
513-369- 4442
Water Quality? Ask the Bugs!
Through this adapted Project WET activity, participants will learn that by conducting bioassessements on aquatic macroinvertebrates you can determine the quality of the water. Participants will conduct bioassessements on three different stream types (using different materials commonly found at home) without leaving the library.
November 19th, 2020 10:30-11:30a
Harrison Township Library
513-369- 4442
Water Quality? Ask the Bugs!
Through this adapted Project WET activity, participants will learn that by conducting bioassessements on aquatic macroinvertebrates you can determine the quality of the water. Participants will conduct bioassessements on three different stream types (using different materials commonly found at home) without leaving the library.
Past Programs
2020
January 16 Reading Library - OH Fossils Rock! March 26 Green Twp Library - Round & Round the Water Goes September 17 (Cxl) Symmes Twp Library - Be Water Wise |
2019
January 17 Reading Library - Be Water Wise March 21 Symmes Twp Library - Cookie Mining September 16 Green Twp Library - Our Movin' Groovin' Earth November 21 Harrison Library - All Soils are Not Created Equal and Edible Soils |
2018
January 11 Symmes Twp Library - Really Big Watershed Game March 15 Reading Library - Global Market September 13 Symmes Twp Library - Ohio Fossils Rock November 1 Harrison Library - Bird Beak Buffet |
2017
March 9 Greenhills Library - Cookie Mining September 14 Symmes Twp Library - Be Water Wise November 9 Norwood Library - Global Market |
The recommended age for each program is just a recommendation. Younger participants are always welcome, but may need assistance from other participants or an adult.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Sara Fehring by phone (513-772-7645) or email.