Mary Kniffen, left, teaches how aquifers work using an “Edible Aquifer” program during the 4th & 5th grade Conservation Field Day on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Courtesy photo.
September 8, 2021 the fourth and fifth grade Menard Elementary School students attended a conservation field day held by the Menard County SWCD #215. The students visited 6 stations where they experienced: raindrop effects on soil by Kathy Mews; wells and the water table by Meredith Allen; soil composition by Billy Kniffen; poster development by Deb Roberson; edible aquifers by Mary Kniffen and Li…
