from surrounding urban communities in a way that fosters respect and stewardship for their environment. The young naturalists will learn new ways of seeing and thinking about their environment through unique partnerships with environmental educators and centers. Skilled and passionate nature instructors from the Bard student community guide children in a wide variety of practical skills. Our areas of expertise include flora and fauna identification, herpetology, ornithology, entomology, wilderness survival skills such as using a map and compass, building a fire, Leave No Trace, Native American lore, edible and medicinal plant lore, ecologically oriented games and activities, and arts and crafts. Student Leader: Jackson Rollings Young Rhinebeck Youth Programs: Life, Learning, and Language Young Rhinebeck’s Life, Learning, and Language program provides a local support network for immigrant children and their families. Rhinebeck, New York, is home to a large population of ESL (English as a Second Language) speakers, whose academic and social needs are not always met by the school district alone. Young Rhinebeck strives to meet this need. Tutors from Bard work individually with elementary-school students to act as homework support, mentors, and models of higher academic goals. The program provides local family advocates and translation services to help maintain steady contact between the families and the school district. As advocates, mentors, and tutors, we are in constant contact with the Hispanic community in the Hudson Valley, and seek to raise social awareness of immigration and education issues. Student Leader: Rory Hamovit
Join a TLS project Every project needs volunteers. A TLS student initiated and facilitates each of these projects, but the success of the work always depends on widespread participation. Please get involved. Contact the student leader listed in this booklet. Have your own idea for a project? Meet with us to discuss how to make your project come to life— even if your idea is still in formation. We are always available. Paul Marienthal, Director Susanna Armbruster, Assistant Director Room 213, Campus Center 845-758-7056 service@bard.edu
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