Gordon School 2nd Graders Explore Watershed Science at the Leo Bouchard Center
On May 6th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) welcomed two second-grade classes from Gordon School to the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center for a two-hour, hands-on environmental education field trip.
About 50 students participated in two interactive lessons designed to introduce watershed science and river ecology in a fun, accessible way.
First, students explored the Watershed Model, learning what a watershed is, how human activity affects the environment, and how pollutants move through water systems. Next, they met Brookie the Brook Trout, a teaching tool that helped students understand fish adaptations and how pollution impacts native species like the brook trout.
This visit reflects WRWC’s broader environmental education mission to engage youth across the watershed through hands-on STEAM learning and outdoor experiences. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council now reaches over 2,000 students annually in grades K–12, helping young people connect to local waterways and learn the “Dos and Don’ts of the Woonasquatucket” to keep rivers healthy and safe.
We’re grateful to the Gordon School teachers and students for a great day of learning at the Leo Bouchard Center.