Goals & Objectives

The goal of GrasslandsLIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure is to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of grasslands.

The objectives of this distance learning program are to:

• Educate students and the general public about the management, importance, and conservation of grasslands.
• Learn about birds and other animals that depend on grassland habitat.
• Understand the connection between grasslands in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
• Understand the role of citizens, public land management agencies, and non-governmental organizations in managing, protecting, and conserving natural resources.
• Increase participation in and understanding of citizen science programs related to grasslands so that students learn the importance of being a good steward.
• Meet national education standards as they relate to grasslands.