This year's theme was “Lorain’s relationship with its environment”. Participants explored how Lorain's industrial past shaped the way the community regarded its neighborhoods, land, and waterways. Over the past 30-40 years, the tide has turned more toward a greater care for the world around us. We are more concerned about preserving the integrity of our natural resources such as bodies of water, air quality, and tree and soil health. Participants saw first hand the degradation of the natural environment that resulted from industrial pollution and over-exploitation of our resources. Collaborative activities with the City of Lorain and he Lorain MetroParks created the opportunity for this year’s participants to more fully engage with the work being done in our community. These resources can easily be shared with their students at any grade level.