Thunder Mountain Church of Christ recently gave out awards for their "Think Big" essay contest. In keeping with the church's desire to be a positive part of the community the contest was open to first through fifth grade students in the Delta County public schools.
Forest Service fisheries biologist Mike Carrillo works with students using the fish trunks to learn about water quality.
The U.S. Forest Service has a lot of new environmental education programs that are designed to get kids, teachers and parents into the outdoors! The movie "The Lorax" offers a message of caring for the land and hope.
In celebration of Colorado Arbor Day on April 20, more than 190 fourth graders in Delta will roll up their sleeves and plant a tree. The kids will become members of Fourth Grade Foresters.
The Delta Police Department is offering a student intern program for individuals between ages 16 and 21 interested in a law enforcement career. Student interns will perform defined administrative functions, ride in patrol cars with police officers, learn detailed city geography, and gain an in-depth knowledge in the career of law enforcement.
Delta County Libraries is celebrating Day of the Child/Day of the Book, a nationwide celebration that brings together families and celebrates the job of reading. All libraries will be hosting special events that will emphasize the importance of literacy and cultural diversity.
