Jeffco Outdoor Lab

Developing stewardship of ourselves, our community, and our environment. One Mission, Two Sites: Mt. Evans and Windy Peak

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

How did you celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day?

[OutdoorLabFoundation @OutdoorLabFound]

This #AdminProfessionalsDay, we recognize 3 staff that Outdoor Lab simply could not function without. Meet Emily Kelly, Kelly Wilhelm & Roxanne Herzog. Admin professionals are often considered the "jill or jack of all trades". Get to know them: blog: https://t.co/RxNgRhcNB6

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

PART III: How will different plants be affected by freezing temperatures?
Why are different leaves on the same plant unharmed? A Chokecherry and Currant photographed 21APR2020. #EverydayScientist #NGSSphenomenon #TeamJeffcoRemote
@JeffcoScience @JeffcoSchoolsCo @TeamJeffco

[Phenomena @NGSSphenomena]

Happy Earth day!! Go out and enjoy it (safely)!! #ngss #EarthDay2020 https://t.co/t4dcQIyuTJ

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

Fort building is one of the universal forms of play! Please adventure and put pictures of indoor or outdoor forts in the comments @teamjeffco @JeffcoSchoolsCo #TeamJeffcoRemote #play

[Bear Creek K8 @BCK8Bears]

Today's Peace Week activity is Mental Health Day. During this time of uncertainty, be sure that you are taking care of yourself. Try some of these mental health resources.
https://t.co/OL8UutTLUX

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

PART II: How will different plants be affected by freezing temperatures? Samples collected 19 APR2020. #EverydayScientist @JeffcoScience @JeffcoSchoolsCo @COJasonGlass #backyardscience #NGSSphenomenon

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

What do layers in snow tell us about weather conditions? What are the conditions that gave rise to this cool snow formation? #NGSSchat #phenomena #everydayscientist #scienceathome @JeffcoScience @JeffcoSchoolsCo @OutdoorLabFound

[Jeffco Science @JeffcoScience]

Go outside and use basic math skills to understand how trees grow https://t.co/iVba50mFhn #JeffcoLearns #EverydayEverywhereScientist

[OutdoorLabFoundation @OutdoorLabFound]

Did you catch that @KarlMecklenburg, former linebacker for the Broncos, is joining our virtual event on Thursday, April 16? And today, we confirmed... @DrewLock23 will record an exclusive message to be shared that evening. Tune in! RSVP required! https://t.co/PKUh6DPAbc

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

Looking for authentic phenomenon? Please explore our website and reach out with questions, ideas, or specific phenomenon requests! @JeffcoScience #everydayscientist #phenonmena #Jeffcolearns https://t.co/2dvzOVVDsy

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

How will different plants be affected by freezing temperatures? Samples collected 13APR2020. Zoom in on the lilac to see both cell damage and no cell damage in the same leaf. #EverydayScientist @JeffcoScience @JeffcoSchoolsCo @COJasonGlass

[Jeffco Public Schools @JeffcoSchoolsCo]

A community message from Dr. Jason Glass

https://t.co/w9S6Rze4bn

[Jeffco Public Schools @JeffcoSchoolsCo]

Please note: one of our meal locations has changed. We will no longer be at Conifer H.S. We’re now at West Jeff Elementary. Same hours. Same policy: if you need a meal, you get it. We’re in this together. Jeffco strong. ❤️

[OutdoorLabFoundation @OutdoorLabFound]

Preston wanted to be an intern because of the personal connections he made with the staff & students. He hopes to make the kids' time at Outdoor Lab forever memorable & to inspire future leaders. Thank you for your service, Preston. #intern #youthleader #mountevans #outdoored

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

The birds are back! What birds are in your backyard? @JasonWardNY is an expert in the field sharing his passion for birding with the world! https://t.co/ohOw3S47us

[Jeffco Outdoor Lab @JeffcoLab]

A walk in the woods calms us on many levels.

[Colorado Parks and Wildlife @COParksWildlife]

Going to go out on a limb and guess there's a lot of you that are stressed out right now.

Take a break and relax by learning about Colorado's red fox. Hang in there! 🦊 #livelifeoutsideCO

[Next Generation Science Standards @OfficialNGSS]

On this day in 1876, Alexander Bell placed the world's first 📞 call. Before being called the telephone, Bell called it the "electrical speech machine."

Like Bell, students should use their everyday language to explain something first, before linking them to scientific terms.

[OutdoorLabFoundation @OutdoorLabFound]

Meet Windy Peak intern, Ariana Miller! Outdoor Lab has helped her make connections with students & other interns. She hopes to get a better idea of what she would like to do after graduating while she's completing her internship. @AllWheatRidge #interns #InternationalWomensDay