Morgan Pope, an Administrative Support Specialist with Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District, recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Morgan works with other staff on the educational programming such as Envirothon. “Our Envirothon competition is probably my most favorite! We primarily work with local farmers and landowners to help implement best management practices for their farm or land to help mitigate erosion and sediment control.”
Morgan says she enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people
while completing the program. “My favorite part about earning my certification
was meeting people all across the state, learning how our soils and lands
differ and working together by building new relationships, sharing ideas and
collaborating with others all for a common goal.”
When asked if there was an experience that stood out to her,
Morgan says it was the passion shared by the presenters. “The classes I
attended were filled with knowledge and a true understanding and love for the
natural environment. The presenters were wonderful.”
Morgan says the program helped her understand there are
different methods to educate your audiences. “Not all ways work for everyone
but taking the time to get to know the audience helps decipher which way work
best.” She also says the program changed the way she thinks about environmental
issues. “I have a deeper understand of the natural resources around us and I
feel more confident in teaching current and future stewards of our lands.”
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