RARE Program
RARE facilitators visit at least 45 classrooms each year and table at least 6 public events per year. This program provides fun, hands-on workshops on recycling, composting, or auto oil recycling to all Butte County students, community groups, after-school programs, clubs, assemblies as well as high school and college auto shops. Lessons are tailored to the specific age group, in alignment with Education and the Environment (EEI) standards. Workshops are available in-class, outdoors, or over any virtual platform!
Check out the Activity Guides below which include downloadable lessons, videos, crafts, and worksheets to continue waste reduction education at home!
RARE also coordinates field trips to the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, south of Chico on Hwy 99. Tours are 1 hour. Students will see first hand that when it comes to trash, there is no “away”! Learn what YOU can do to cut down on waste, prolong the life of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, and take care of our planet!
Teacher Testimonials
“We were beyond excited to learn about recycling and composting from the RARE program. It provided so much knowledge to myself and my class. We are enthusiastically making steps in the right direction to help make our lives more sustainable. My students loved the lesson so much that many of them were taking notes! Thank you for the positive impact that the RARE program had on my class.” -Emily Lamb, 6th Grade, Central Middle School
“The RARE program is a fantastic way to teach our students the responsibilities we must take on caring for our planet. The hands-on approach captures the students every time!” -Elisa Huru, 3rd Grade, Oakdale Heights Elementary
"The zoom workshop on vermiculture was exceptional in delivery, information gleaned from the students, and for engagement. My students felt empowered that they could easily contribute to a waste solution after being a part of this introductory exposure. We are going to start a class worm bin and several students are working on one at home too!" -Kristen Del Real, 6th grade Science, Chico Jr High
"While so many students are aware that human caused climate change is happening, I was amazed at how little many of the students knew about the 4 R's. RARE helps to provide much needed education for this next generation of students in order to reduce human consumption and waste." -Don Collins, 6th grade Social Studies, Chico Jr High
Contact us at educate@becnet.org or 530-891-6424.
This program is funded by Butte County Public Works with grants from CalRecycle.