An ecological reserve initiative in Sevastopol is bringing teacher Brooke Tanck much deserved recognition.  Tanck, gifted and talented coordinator at Sevastopol, was instrumental in rejuvenating the Sevastopol Schools Eco-Lab into an outdoor learning space.  Superintendent Kyle Luedtke says the passion of revitalizing the reserve, which remained dormant for many years, was a collaboration between Tanck and second-grade teacher Katie Grooters, who nominated her for the Wisconsin School Forest Award.

The Wisconsin School Forest Award is part of the LEAF Program, a K-12 forestry educational partnership between the DNR and the UW- Stevens Point.  The Eco-Lab is located off of Dunn Road in the 67-acres of reserve land.  Tanck will formally receive her award on Wednesday, September 23 during a 2 PM ceremony at the Eco-Lab, weather permitting.

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