Education

Attention Lansing School Teachers:

WRS's Environmental Education Programs provide students with hands-on opportunities which demonstrate the values of such topics as: Recycling, Waste Reduction, Natural Resource Conservation, and more!  

The programs are approximately 45-60 minutes in length and are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational. All programs and services are absolutely free of charge to Lansing school teachers.  

Together, we can encourage students to develop into environmentally responsible adults with a respect for the Earth and its natural resources. 

See Program Information below and call 483-4599 or email to schedule a session.

Program Information

Away With Waste - Grade Level 2
This program involves a comprehensive look at recycling which begins with an interactive waste sort where students are asked to decide how best to dispose of common household materials. The fun continues as students gather outdoors for an exciting demonstration of Lansing's recycling truck in action. Recycling staff will demonstrate the recycling process from curbside to market. 

Making Paper...Again - Grade level: Any
A fun and exciting way to learn while teaching the value of recycling and waste reduction. Your students will participate in a hands-on recycling activity by making their own paper from start to finish. 

Traveling Green Trunk
The Traveling Green Trunk is full of videos, exercises and activity books that teach kids how to be earth-friendly. The materials, suitable for elementary to middle school students, have been carefully selected to complement and support the curriculum of the Lansing School District. Don't let your students miss this exciting opportunity!  Call Peggy Barnes at 325-7509 to have the Traveling Green Trunk delivered to your classroom! 

Worm Composting Programs
Lansing students have an exciting hands-on opportunity to learn about the role composting plays in helping to save our planet. WRS and Urban Options are offering a FREE presentation to Lansing School District teachers which allows students to help assemble and maintain a worm-composting bin. For more information, or to schedule a worm composting demonstration, contact Urban Options at 337-0422. Hurry, space is limited!

Click Here  for worm composting activity book