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Ansonia schools proclaimed “Wild School” site

ANSONIA – The Ohio Division of Wildlife has proclaimed Ansonia schools as a “Wild School” site – the first in Darke County, according to Darke County Game Warden Jeff Wenning. The Ansonia School District officially opened its outdoor classroom on May 30. It was sponsored through a 2012, $5,000 grant from Darke County Pheasants Forever.

Jason Wright, science teacher at Ansonia, thanked all who were involved in making the classroom possible, noting matching funds were found to make it happen. “Lots of money, time and support went into this project,” he said.

Ansonia students did the groundwork to get the grant funded, including considerable research and polling of staff members. All work on the site was done by the students with the exception of the Wetland

“Actually it’s a Bernal Pool,” Wright said. “A true wetland holds water throughout the year,” adding that would create safety concerns during the summer when there is no school. “We didn’t want to dig a pond that would be open and accessible all the time.” A Bernal Pool will be dry during the summer so there won’t be a safety hazard...

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