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BL'IGI- EE&V Feature of the Month http://www.blmgov/education/feature/2001/or2/index.html <br /> TYIe West Eugene Wetlands area is open to school classes at <br /> the~elementary, middle school, high school, and college <br /> levels, and to service clubs and community organizations. <br /> The Wetlands offer a tremendous range of opportunities for <br /> enhancing student skills in such areas as observation, n <br /> journal-keeping, and crafting art from nature, and <br /> performing activities related to biology, botany, ecology, <br /> and land and water issues. Wetland exploration can be part <br /> of a large thematic interdisciplinary unit or a small science <br /> unit, and field trip components relate to learning objectives <br /> in Oregon Benchmarks. Instructional and reference <br /> materials are provided to visitors upon request. <br /> The building was erected with lattice and <br /> As of August 2001, West Eugene Wetlands has a unique is large enough to hold an entire class of <br /> new temporary structure to serve as an environmental students. <br /> education center for students who come to study the area: a <br /> 15-foot-tall authentic yurt modeled after traditional Mongolian dwellings. The cone-shaped building has <br /> natural dome lighting and ventilation, is strong yet lightweight, and can hold an entire class of students. <br /> As intriguing <br /> and popular as 1 <br /> the structure has ~ <br /> been since its <br /> ~ I <br /> r cti n <br /> ee o, <br /> however, BLM's <br /> long-term plan <br /> is to build a <br /> permanent i i <br /> environmental <br /> education <br /> facility for the <br /> West Eugene <br /> Wetlands. <br /> The Wetlands Yurt assembly proved to .be an interesting experience for BLM construction crew <br /> Project is a members. A local company has been making these yurts for 22 years. The 15-foot <br /> working tall, cone-shaped building is strong and has natural dome lighting. <br /> operation, so <br /> arrangements for a visit or tour should be scheduled at least one month in advance to allow for proper <br /> coordination. Tours or visits to the Wetlands can last from one to four hours, depending on the objective <br /> of the visit. No costs are associated with visiting the Wetlands, and there are no particular requirements <br /> for visitation. Transportation to the area for any tour or visit is generally the responsibility of the <br /> requesting group. <br /> For further information, you may phone the West Eugene Wetlands Environmental Education Center at <br /> (541) 683-6949 or a-mail the Wetlands staff at west eugene wetlands cr,hotmail.com. You may also <br /> contact Doug Huntington of BLM's Eugene District Office at (541) 683-6415 or <br /> Doug Huntin~ton~blm.~ov . <br /> We also suggest you visit the following websites for additional information and photos of West Eugene <br /> <br /> 2 of 3 10/1/O1 10:34 AM <br /> <br />