The Watershed and Farm Study takes place in the classroom, on a working farm, and then back to the classroom to complete a Meaningful Watershed Education Experience*.

What do students gain? In partnership with the Alice Ferguson Foundation's Hard Bargain Farm, DDOE's Watershed Protection Division offers students the opportunity to participate in an overnight field study that encompasses hands-on experiences with farm animals (i.e., milking a cow), river exploration by canoe, hiking through multiple habitats, and general watershed education within a 15-mile radius of the District. This program introduces students to their local watersheds and their natural environment. It is designed to help children improve their environmental behavior by recycling and respecting living things.   What do teachers gain? Teachers who have their students participate in the Watershed and Farm Study attend a Hard Bargain Farm (HBF) professional development institute. During an institute, teachers become "students," actively exploring HBF curriculum and field studies. They participate in hands-on activities, and models, and conduct in depth field study investigations amid diverse habitats on the farm and in nearby Piscataway National Park. Teachers learn to investigate issues at their school and to prepare their students for an outdoor experience.   Contact:   Gilda Allen, Environmental Program Specialist Email: gilda.allen@dc.gov 51 N Street, N.E, Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 535-2239 Fax:     (202) 535-1364

Online Watershed and Farm Study Lessons, Games and Resources    Videos and Photos of the Hard Bargain Farm