As part of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s recognition of community partners, the northwest region, MDC recognizes Sadie Stimpson and her vocational agriculture class at Trenton High School. The recognition is for the meaningful, interactive outdoor experiences made possible by the group.
Nate Mechlin, MDC private land conservationist, said, “Sadie Stimpson and her class partner with MDC on projects that make conservation relevant to the students. This partnership creatively engages the next generation of Missourians and allows them to use, enjoy, and learn about our natural resources.”
Simpson says “In our conservation class, I strive to bring real-world opportunities to life. Most students are never given the chance to explore the different avenues conservation has. Whether we are working on our pollination station, cooking up wild game for our Beast Feast, or shocking a landowner’s pond, our students are immersed with hands-on skills that not only teach science and stewardship, but prepare students to be informed, capable caretakers of our environment.”