Education

Baba Dioum, the great Senegalese conservationist, described the importance of education in the following way: In the end, we will conserve what we love, we’ll love what we know, and we’ll know what we’re taught. That’s why education matters so deeply.

As storytellers for the water and the land, River Fields seeks to engage and educate learners at all levels on education on the river and its interconnectedness with its lands, history, cultural treasures, and the people who enjoy and depend upon them.

We believe that knowledge is power, and an informed and educated public will understand the cultural and natural resources of the river corridor, the public’s right to access river views, the critical need for open space protection, and the growth and development issues that can jeopardize these fragile and precious resources. To accomplish this goal, we provide vital information to and work closely with local activist organizations, decision makers, and the news media. We accomplish this through a number of tools, including meetings and presentations, group emails, letters to the editor of area media outlets and distribution of fact sheets. River Fields keeps the public informed about critical topics that impact the river and our region. We have also educated members of the legal community about conservation easements, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act through continuing education seminars at the Louisville Bar Association. But that’s only one of the many ways we keep the public engaged, informed, and empowered.

Image from Garvin Brown Preserve by John Nation.

A recent River Fields wildflower walk focused on native wildflowers and pollinators. Photo by Kristin Faurest. 

Our educational approach isn’t just about engaging the public in policy decisions. For us, education is also about helping people experience the beauty of natural and cultural treasures firsthand. It’s about building connections between people and the built and natural environment with the ultimate goal of all of us being stewards. Isn’t that a beautiful idea?

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For more information, check out the following:

Brief Facts About River Fields
Conservation Easement Fact Sheet
Upper River Road – Scenic Byway

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