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Honorable Mention

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Mega Mammals, Huge Floods and the Ice Age in the Columbia River Gorge

This program teaches students about the latest Ice Age, the mega mammals that lived during this time, and the gigantic floods that scoured the Columbia River basin. Students will engage in inquiry learning and evaluation of the theories...

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Dinner in the Gorge - What plants & animals did Lewis & Clark eat in the Gorge?

What did Lewis and Clark eat as they passed through the Columbia River Gorge? This program uses the Lewis and Clark journey to explore the ecosystems of grassland-shrub, pine-oak woodland, riparian, and Douglas-fir by sampling the plants and...

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Lewis & Clark Landscape Ecology

This program explores the intersection of the landscape ecology of the Columbia River Gorge with the Corps of Discovery’s journey over 200 years ago. It examines how geological processes laid the foundation for the diverse ecosystems of the...

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Life and Times of the Columbia River Salmon

Students will simulate the journey of a salmon down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean and back. Along their journey students will encounter the hazards that salmon face. Through interactive discussion, students will gain an understanding of...

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Oregon Trail: The Decision at The Dalles

In this interactive program students will have to decide on two final routes to get to Oregon City - the official "end" of the Oregon Trail. They will become members of a wagon train that has reached The Dalles, Oregon. Students will become...

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Raptors of the Columbia River Gorge

The program includes one or more “live” raptors including hawks, owls, and falcons. Students will learn about these fascinating birds of prey, including some of their special physiology and adaptations. 

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Skills & Cargo of Lewis and Clark

Learn about the cargo, technology, skills and supplies of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Program use video, pictures, and artifacts to explore and explain the unique challenges of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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The Men and Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

This program takes a deeper look into the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The program focuses on certain individual personalities, skills, and contributions. The program looks into their lives after the most famous expedition.

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