- Author: Susana C. Bruzzone-Miller
HAREC supports Ventura County agriculture through research and education. Volunteers play a vital role in outreach efforts. We are on the hunt for volunteers to support 4-H youth development programs and activities at the Center.
Over 4800 youth benefited from programs at the REC in fiscal year 2013-2014. UC volunteers work alongside staff and make an impact in the community. Join a dedicated group of individuals that share a passion for agriculture, sustainability, nutrition, and natural resources....and also enjoy working and educating children in this diverse county.
Two informational meetings will be held in the Small Barn:
Wednesday, July 23rd, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or
Thursday, July 24th, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Those interested are encouraged to call the office at 805-525-9293 ext. 206 or email awfaris@ucanr.edu by July 22nd. Walk-ins will also be welcomed! For more information and address of the Center visit our website.
- Author: Susana C. Bruzzone-Miller
Day 5-Air!
- Why is clean air important?
- What pollutes air?
- How can you improve the air we breathe?
The last day gave campers an opportunity to reflect on the many things they learned. It's been an amazing week with an amazing group of kids thirsty for knowledge and excited about making small changes that can make a big difference.
When asked what they could do to be more sustainable, they responded:
- walk to school
- ride my bike
- build and take care of my compost pile
- walk to the store instead of drive
- use a re-useable water bottle
- make more food in my garden
- take shorter showers
- turn off the lights
- make sure my mom's car doesn't make smog
When asked if they would recommend Sustainable You! Summer Camp to a friend-100% YES!
And why? "Because you can learn how to keep the earth happy".
- Author: Susana C. Bruzzone-Miller
There are many sources of energy found on, and in the earth.
Day 4-Energy!
- What is renewable energy?
- What is non-renewable energy?
- What are the different forms of energy?
- Investigating solar and wind energy
- Author: Susana C. Bruzzone-Miller
Water is one of the most important natural resources our planet provides. If Earth is about 71% water....then why are we caught short? So much to ponder on Day 3-Water!
- Where on Earth is the water?
- How do plants use water?
- Efficient water transport-is it necessary?
- What is a water treatment system?
- How can we conserve water?
- Author: Susana C. Bruzzone-Miller
Enthusiatic campers returned for Day 2 which posed questions about Food!
- What is local food?
- What is a food mile?
- Why is buying local food important?
Campers also learned about product packaging and discussed how to make informed choices about packaging. Rounding out food day were other hands-on activities-harvesting farm fresh carrots and blood oranges, making orange juice for snack time, building garden boxes, and planting lettuce seeds to take home.