NewsDrop-April-2025

EDUCATING YOUNG MINDS THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER RESOURCES

SUMMERTIME AT THE EOC: A Gift for Your Garden In addition to the exciting programs and exhibits at the center, we are thrilled to offer something special to our visitors. This summer, anyone who visits the Edwards Aquifer Education Outreach Center will receive a free wild seed packet to plant in their own garden. These seeds are a wonderful way to bring the beauty of local, native plants to your home while helping to support local wildlife and biodiversity.

Texas heat with your family and friends. And with the added bonus of a wild seed packet to plant, it’s an opportunity to bring a piece of the EOC’s natu ral beauty right into your own backyard. We invite you to visit us soon and discover how small actions, like planting native plants, can help nurture our environment for generations to come. The Edwards Aquifer Education Outreach Center is here to inspire, educate, and engage the entire community in preserving the water resources that make our region so special.

By: EAA EOC Staff

THE EOC REACHES NEW HEIGHTS in Aquifer Education

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the Edwards Aquifer or explore our educational exhibits, the EOC is the perfect place to keep cool from the

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We invite you to visit us soon and discover how small actions, like planting native plants, can help nurture our environment for generations to come. The EOC is here to inspire, educate, and engage the entire community in preserving the groundwa ter resource that makes our region so special.

For best possible outcome of your seeds sprouting, be sure to plant your seeds between August and November.

The 2024-2025 school year has been a bustling one at the Edwards Aqui fer Education Outreach Center (EAA EOC). Throughout the year, the center hosted countless students from schools across the region, engaging them in hands-on learning experiences about the Edwards Aquifer, local ecosystems, and environmental stewardship. From interactive presentations to exciting scavenger hunts and art activities, the EOC has played a key role in educat ing young minds about the vital importance of our natural water resources. With thousands of students visiting the center this school year, it’s safe to say that the EOC has been at the heart of environmental education for schools across South-Central Texas. From toddlers to senior citizens, students of all ages have explored the aquifer’s mysteries, hiked along scenic trails, and participated in aquifer art projects that highlight the

significance of preserving our environment. The EOC has become a vital hub for fostering a connection between students and the land that sus tains our communities. “Nobody leaves the EOC empty handed,” says Sarah Valdez, Senior STEAM Outreach Educator. That was certainly true for the thousands of schoolchil dren who visited the EOC throughout the school year. Students received endangered species stickers, EAA pencils or notebooks. Most importantly, they left with a deeper appreciation of the Edwards Aquifer and the world around them. Now that school is out for the summer, the EOC continues to serve as a valuable learning destination for families throughout the I-35 Corridor and beyond.

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If you’re interested in becoming part of the EOC Volunteer Team, visit our website at eaaeoc.org under the “Donate” tab to learn more. We would love to have you join us!

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The Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Admission is free. Go to eaaeoc.org to schedule your visit.

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