The Groundwater Foundation has released a new (free) series of online resources for parents and teachers to learn about groundwater in the classroom or at home. After understanding groundwater basics in Lesson 1, Lesson 2 explores the water cycle – the constant move of water in the environment. Water is always on the move. From […]
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Learning at Home #1: Groundwater Basics
The Groundwater Foundation has released a new (free) series of online resources for parents and teachers to learn about groundwater in the classroom or at home. In Lesson 1 the basic fundamentals of Groundwater are explored. This lesson contains an animated intro video “What is groundwater?” as well as plenty background information to read from […]
Waste Disposal During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 issue, the Indy Tox Drop program has been suspended until at least May 1st. In addition, large item pickup (including freon-containing items) has also been suspended until May 1st. Some automotive parts stores are still operating and may accept small quantities of waste oils and antifreeze – please call your local store to […]
Groundwater Learning at Home
Are you an educator or parent looking for ways to engage kids while school is closed? The Groundwater Foundation has free online resources available to anyone – from educators planning lessons to parents who are suddenly homeschooling. The Foundation has launched a Learn at Home landing page with lessons and educational content for parents working with kids […]
Earth Day Indiana Festival Rescheduled
Due to restrictions imposed by state government, the Earth Day Indiana Festival was required to cancel or postpone the traditional April event, and this year, the 30th Anniversary Celebration. The festival was been moved to Saturday, July 18. The festival remains at Historic Military Park at White River State Park. See more details at http://www.earthdayindiana.org/
Groundwater Fact #5
Did you know? Satellite data can be used to view the condition of aquifers.
