On Saturday, 1/31/2026, two members of Newtown AYLUS volunteered at the Churchville Nature Center. Located at 501 Churchville Ln, the Churchville Nature Center is an environmental education facility that provides information to the youth community about local wildlife, plants, and weather. They also emphasize conservation, preservation, and environmental consciousness.
Our members helped with the center’s “World of Weather” event, teaching children about American weather systems like the Arctic and Tornado Alley. Members assisted with setup, managed rooms, and supported activities. Additionally, members helped with the teaching of tornadoes, the water cycle, snow formation, and earthquakes. Members managed activities where they helped students create snow and construct buildings to simulate earthquake damage. Overall, both members enjoyed their time at the event, working with adults and children to create a memorable experience. Volunteers felt they had positively impacted the community by teaching about the environment and its effects.
Members who participated were Ivan Lee (Event Leader) for 4.5 hours, and Chris Louie, for 7 hours.