Education for youth third through fifth grades.

From kindergarten through third grade, a child’s ability to read grows by leaps and bounds. To foster an appreciation for natural resources and encourage students to share the joy of reading, Alabama Extension is pleased to offer a reading challenge. Explore environmental awareness through reading.

What is Lend an EAR Reading Challenge?

• Lend and EAR contains the acronym for Environmental Awareness through Reading.
• Lend an EAR Reading Challenge is a five-book challenge delivered via Nearpod.

What is the goal of Lend an EAR?

To foster an appreciation for natural resources and encourage students to share the joy of reading.

Who is the Lend and EAR Reading Challenge for?

The Lend and EAR Reading Challenge is for youth in third through fifth grades.

How much does Lend and EAR cost?

The Lend and EAR Reading Challenge is absolutely free!

Getting Started

Lend an EAR Reading Challenge can be accessed through Nearpod at www.aces.edu/go/3610.

Take the Survey

Did you join the Lend an EAR Reading Challenge? We want to hear from you! Take just a minute or two and fill out the short survey below and tell us what you think. These surveys not only help better our programs but also help determine federal and state funding. This funding allows us to continue providing affordable, research-based education to you and your family. Thank you!

Take the Lend an EAR Reading Challenge Survey

More Information

Contact Roosevelt Robinson for more information about this series or to learn about more natural resource programs offered throughout the state.

UESEP: Urban Environmental Science Education Program provides adults and youth with natural resource conservation strategies that lead to improved environmental awareness and stewardship.

This project was funded in part by USDA-NIFA. The USDA is an equal opportunity employer.