Connecting kids with conservation efforts

Every year, the fifth grade Meeker Elementary School class takes a field trip to Trappers Lake. Staff members of the U.S. Forest Service Blanco Ranger District (BRD) coordinate with teachers to interact with students and share their knowledge of the “Cradle of Wilderness,” its many wonders, and how to best protect it. The trip shows the power of a place to inspire, and it encourages kids to become involved in the stewardship of their public…