RIVER RANGER INTERNSHIP
The Greenway River Ranger program is designed for high school students to develop their leadership and communication skills, as well as knowledge of the environment and environmental education.
Spring 2021 Internship UPDATE: To adjust to pandemic realities, we have modified our 2021 spring River Ranger internship to span from February - May, and will engage students from any Denver Public School (DPS) high school. Rangers will commit to 2-3 teaching days at SPREE programs, 8 bi-weekly zoom meetings, and one Greenway Leadership Corps event; virtual or in-person per COVID regulations and intern comfortability. During these opportunities, they will gain experience teaching elementary students about their local environment and participate in place-based education. In addition to environmental education training and teaching experience, students will learn valuable communication & public speaking skills, learn through real-world application & teaching of science topics, develop career awareness & networking skills, and gain job interview & other professional development experience.
*This program will continue to adapt to COVID regulations and provide updates as we do so*
Spring 2021 Internship UPDATE: To adjust to pandemic realities, we have modified our 2021 spring River Ranger internship to span from February - May, and will engage students from any Denver Public School (DPS) high school. Rangers will commit to 2-3 teaching days at SPREE programs, 8 bi-weekly zoom meetings, and one Greenway Leadership Corps event; virtual or in-person per COVID regulations and intern comfortability. During these opportunities, they will gain experience teaching elementary students about their local environment and participate in place-based education. In addition to environmental education training and teaching experience, students will learn valuable communication & public speaking skills, learn through real-world application & teaching of science topics, develop career awareness & networking skills, and gain job interview & other professional development experience.
*This program will continue to adapt to COVID regulations and provide updates as we do so*
See what some of our past River Rangers have to say about their experience!
Through the 2021 spring internship, Youth Educators will:
1) Have training in environmental education theory, techniques, and best practices; culminating in teaching groups of 1st through 5th grade students through educational programs about Colorado and the South Platte River.
2) Gain experience that can be applied to a portfolio for certification as an environmental educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
3) Be a part of the ongoing reclamation and stewardship efforts along Denver’s urban waterways.
1) Have training in environmental education theory, techniques, and best practices; culminating in teaching groups of 1st through 5th grade students through educational programs about Colorado and the South Platte River.
2) Gain experience that can be applied to a portfolio for certification as an environmental educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
3) Be a part of the ongoing reclamation and stewardship efforts along Denver’s urban waterways.
want to apply?
Click here for more information about the internship and this year's application.
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GREENWAY
LEADERSHIP CORPS If the River Ranger program is a little more than what you're looking for, or you don't go to a school that currently offers the internship, check out the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC). The GLC has an event every month for high school students, and events range from outdoor adventures to stewardship events to professional development opportunities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
"Why Environmental Education?"
Research indicates that students engaged in environmental education (EE) see many benefits, academic and otherwise. Learn why EE is so important. |
FOR SCHOOLS
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Learn how to get Greenway River Rangers at your school! Expectations for Schools Learn what you can expect from Greenway staff and what is expected of participating schools. |