About 100 blind or visually impaired elementary, middle and high school students will benefit from the program, said Lillianne Goeders, Extension agent for 4-H and youth development in Travis County.

"This program will be delivered through the school's 4-H Conservation Club and will combine environmental science, environmental literacy and art in innovative ways," Goeders said. "It will give blind and visually impaired youth 10 to 18 years of age the opportunity to be directly involved in environmental stewardship, as well as create more environmental awareness in the community."

The partnership between 4-H and the school will allow these students to acquire skills and information to help them make informed personal choices that may affect the environment, she said. Students in the program will also participate in a 4-H service learning project, science labs, recycled art projects and other activities.

To read the full article, click here. To learn more about this program, contact Lillianne Goeders at 512-854-9600 or l-goeders@tamu.edu.