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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . Stillwater Environmental Learning Center PROFILE: Stillwater Area Environmental Learning Center (prepared by the Board of the ELC - October 1995) It is with greaJ pride that we introduce you to the Sti1!waJer Environmental Learning Center (ELC), a 52-acre outdoor leaming area located immediaJely to the east of the Stillwater Area High SchooL Tremendous diversity and learning opportunity are found within its boundaries; there are ponds, wetlands, oak and aspen forests, prairie, and pockets of spruce, pine, and mixed hardwoods. These environments provide habitat for a variety of animals, including deer, fox, geese, songbirds, and many more. Student. use of the ELC lias spanned all age levels and learning disciplines. Physical improvements to the site, including trails and attractive seating areas, have been made at no cost to the district through grants and tree sale proceeds. (You may be among the District residents who first visited and enjoyed tile ELC during our Christmas tree sale last winter). 17Je potential of the ELC as a community resource is vast, with oppornmities for use and enjoyment by all District residents. A~ this time, however, a portion of the site of up to 15 aaes is under consideration by tile Sdlool board as a candidate site for the District's new elementary school with additional acreage being considered for sale. There are positive and compelling reasons for preserving tile ELC as a unique educational resource in its own right. Please review the following highlights of dIe ELC and its already exciting history as a learning environment. If you agree that this unique and diverse aaeage should remain intact to expand and enrich the educational resources available to all District residents, we ask you to support the school board in selecting an elementary. school site which does not compromise the value of the ELC. If you would like additional infonnOtion or a tour of the ELC, contact Bud Budlman (439-9046), Les Loverude (351-8234), Sandy pederson (351-8233), or Jenni SIJDl1er (430-0564/430-0759). WHAT YOU CAN DO TO EXPRESS YOUR SUPPOKT FOR MAINTAINING THE STILLWATER AREAfiLC: ... . Write a letter to the newspaper using infomuztiDn from this fadSheet to apress your support for the ELC Shore your views with school board memben before 1M October 12 school board meeting (their ded~ will most likely COIM on or before October 26)- Attend the October 12 and 26 school board meetinp. Meetin&s are at 7 pm at 1M Central Services Building, 1875 South Greeley. 1M school board foea a diJjiaJIJ dedsinll in choosing among 1M c;andidDte Jiles, and we hope that public support for tM ELC wi11 help to clarify their decision-making. . . 17zank you for your support! 49