Nature trail at Early Childhood Center

When given the assignment as part of his dual credit English IV class to develop a service learning project that would give back to the community in some way and would also use skills he already possessed, Colin Langford knew it had to be something to do with nature.

Colin loves the outdoors and feels that a love of nature should be fostered in children at an early age.

After much thought, he decided that he would like to create a nature trail behind the Early Childhood Center for some of Clinton County’s youngest citizens.

Colin’s plans are to clear an overgrown section of land behind the center, create a trail on this area, supply it with picnic tables, and also to label the trees and plants on the trail.

This is a huge undertaking, but one that he feels confident he can accomplish.

His mentor for the project is Sheldon Harlan, principal at the ECC. With the guidance of his mentor and with the help from some of his friends, he hopes to have the trail ready for students by spring 2017.

“I’ve been around nature my whole life and have loved every minute of it. I want all children to develop the same love of nature that I have,” stated Langford.

If you are inspired by Colin and his efforts, he certainly would welcome any donations of time or materials to make this happen.

You can message him on Facebook for further information.

Colin Langford is shown near the area behind the Clinton County Early Childhood Center where he plans on developing a nature trail as his dual credit English IV class community service project.