Heritage Education
BLM’s archaeological, historical and fossil resources offer almost limitless opportunities to America’s teachers. Our Heritage Education program promotes stewardship of cultural and fossil resources so that present and future generations can learn from and enjoy their heritage on Bureau of Land Management lands without harm to the resources.
We want to make the past come alive for students and help teachers enrich their lessons. Messages about stewardship – and personal responsibility – are important because America’s heritage resources are at risk of damage or loss from natural and human forces.
For example, of the estimated 4 million archaeological sites on BLM public lands, only 271,000 properties have been recorded. About the rest, little is known. Individual stewardship is vital to the conservation of these resources for present and future generations.
BLM’s Heritage Education Program consists of four main programs:
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Adventures in the Past – information on BLM Cultural and Fossil Resources including heritage education and activities for children, heritage tourism opportunities, volunteer information, and scientific research; and
• Public events and professional conferences – venues for distributing information about BLM’s Heritage Education Program.
Where can I get more information?
contact:
Derrick Baldwin
BLM Heritage Education Program
P.O. Box 758
Dolores, Colorado 81323
BLM’s archaeological, historical and fossil resources offer almost limitless opportunities to America’s teachers. Our Heritage Education program promotes stewardship of cultural and fossil resources so that present and future generations can learn from and enjoy their heritage on Bureau of Land Management lands without harm to the resources.
We want to make the past come alive for students and help teachers enrich their lessons. Messages about stewardship – and personal responsibility – are important because America’s heritage resources are at risk of damage or loss from natural and human forces.
For example, of the estimated 4 million archaeological sites on BLM public lands, only 271,000 properties have been recorded. About the rest, little is known. Individual stewardship is vital to the conservation of these resources for present and future generations.
Programs
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