Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies

STORMWATER TIP OF THE WEEK

Lawn clippings can accumulate in storm drains, reducing drainage capacity and releasing nutrients that can harm nearby creeks, rivers, and lakes.

Rain in the Drain

It may be raining today, but it’s dry under the pavilion at the Trail 101 event! Come see us at Foreman’s Park by the Mountain Con. We’ll be here until 2 today!

STORMWATER TIP OF THE WEEK

Excess fertilizer from lawns and gardens can wash into storm drains and nearby rivers or lakes. The extra nutrients fuel algal blooms, which reduce oxygen in the water and can lead to fish kills. Use fertilizer sparingly, follow label directions, and avoid applying before rain.

Thank you so much for the feature, NBC Montana!

Butte students learn about delicate nature of stormwater ecosystem Over 400 4th through 6th graders swarmed Father Sheehan Park in Butte on Wednesday for the second annual stormwater festival.

Thank you for the shout out, Butte-Silver Bow Urban Forestry!

Thank you for the feature, The Montana Standard!

Stormwater Festival gives Butte students hands-on learning opportunity Over 400 elementary school students attended the second-annual Stormwater Festival at Father Sheehan Park on Wednesday for a hands-on opportunity to learn about the local stormwater ecosystem.

⭐️MACRO FEATURE⭐️ from our Missoula crew! Macros are always the favorite part of field trips- both for the kids who identify them and the interns who catch them. This season we caught all kinds of critters from stoneflies to salmon flies and everything in between, even a few fish! 🐟 Swipe to the end to see Killian’s reaction to catching her third salmon fly in a row!😎

Dalit kicked off the Osprey 7th grade program this past week in Washington Middle School 🪶 Looking forward to CS Porter and Meadowhill up next!