OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. — Homestead Meadows Farm was recently packed with students learning about conservation.

Appleton fifth grader Ethan Seidl was part of the group taking part in the Outagamie County Land Conservation Department’s 56th annual Conservation Field Days Tuesday.

“I’m learning a lot, it’s kinda enjoyable,” Seidl said.

He and his classmates rotated from station to station, learning about a variety of conservation topics. That includes water, food production, soils, pollinators, technology, recycling and composting and other topics.

Greg Ganeck is the Outagamie County conservationist. He said it’s important for students to learn about conservation at an early age.

“I think it’s really valuable,” Ganeck said. “Kids don’t get out of the classroom and get out to appreciate the environment and appreciate nature. This is just a great opportunity to get them thinking beyond just the classroom and thinking more broadly about conservation and nature.”

Ganeck said it was wonderful to see students enjoying learning.

“It’s neat to see they have been listening and they are picking up things at each station and really learning and engaging,” he said.

Seidl said he learned a lot at the event. He said he plans to share what he’s learned with others.

“To make sure that we take care of our plants, animals, water, all that stuff because then bad things can happen like water pollution, trees dying, or air pollution,” said Seidl.

He said those are things he doesn’t want for his planet or his future.