Celebrating Mother Earth- BHS 2025

Summer is here and that means our annual Blueberry Harvest School (BHS) is right around the corner!

Exploring the Sea-Students enjoy the touch tank filled with Atlantic Ocean sea creatures, at the 2024 Blueberry Harvest School

The Blueberry Harvest School (BHS) is our three week educational program for students and families that qualify for the Migrant Education Program.  We welcome students ages 3-15 to our educational program designed to celebrate identity, language and culture and support students reach their academic and socio-emotional growth goals.

Each year families vote on a theme for the school, and this year our family advisory council chose the theme of Mother Earth.  This theme focuses on how we can protect and nurture our planet, now and for future generations. Students will explore the importance of caring for the environment through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and projects focused on sustainability, climate action, and the world’s ever-changing natural landscape. 

Photos from the 2024 Blueberry Harvest School

This summer, we will dive into topics such as recycling, waste reduction, the impact of pollution on wildlife, and the interconnectedness of our planet. We'll learn about ecosystems, the impact of climate change, and the role of renewable energy sources like wind turbines, which are becoming increasingly important in places like the barrens. Through nature walks and experiences in the outdoors, students will connect with the natural world and discuss the responsibility we all share in preserving it.

We are so excited for another summer of fun, learning and growing!

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