LAS VEGAS - The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program kicked off in Nevada and throughout the United States with the start of the school year. The annual program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides educational resources to teachers to help students in grades K-12 learn about the outdoor world and their connection to waterfowl, wetlands and habitat conservation.
The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic art and science program designed to teach wetlands habitat and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school and help reconnect youth with the outdoors. The program guides students, using scientific and wildlife observation principles, to communicate visually what they have learned through an entry into the Junior Duck Stamp art contest.
In Nevada, the program is facilitated by the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Las Vegas. The deadline for submitting entries to the Nevada art contest is March 6, 2015. Artwork for the Nevada contest should be sent to:
Christy Smith
Nevada Coordinator, Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program
Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: 702-515-5451
Email: christy_smith@fws.gov
"We are relying heavily on Nevada's teachers to include this curriculum in their lesson plans," said Smith. "The program may be many students' only exposure to nature, especially urban youth," she added.
The Service recently released a new brochure featuring contest rules and the entry form. Participating teachers can download the education curriculum and everything their students need to know about the art contest. The winning artwork from each state is entered in the national contest. All program information can be found on the Internet at www.fws.gov/juniorduck/.
The design that wins the national art contest graces that year's Junior Duck Stamp and is sold by the U.S. Postal Service and Amplex Corporation for $5. All proceeds from the sale of the stamp are used to fund environmental education programs, reward students for their work, and expand the program.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov/cno. Connect with our Facebook page, follow our tweets, watch our YouTube Channel, and download photos from our Flickr page.
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