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In June 2008 the outdoor program known as Woodleaf Outdoor School, changed its name to Shady Creek Outdoor School Program. For 39 years we leased a facility in Challenge, California. Our contract was not renewed in 2007 and the search for a new site began. In February 2008 the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Board approved the purchase of Shady Creek in Nevada City, California.
We will still be offering the same outstanding outdoor school program under the name "Shady Creek." Indeed, this remarkable stretch of waterway is a beautiful and unique feature of our new property and we are pleased to highlight it in our name.
We are confident that the name Shady Creek will be as well known as Woodleaf. With the purchase of our own facility, we are now able to offer conference services at our new location as well as the outdoor school program for school districts. This will in no way interfere with the weekly program.
Employees
All Shady Creek Outdoor School staff are subject to the same background checks as any public school employee. This includes an extensive background check including fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, thorough application process, interview process, and reference checks. Employees must also complete a TB test and are subject to ongoing evaluation by Shady Creek Outdoor School administration and visiting school personnel.
History of "famous Shady Creek alumni" (Shady Creek Outdoor School alumni)
Joseph Cornell
- Joseph Cornell is well known for his published works "Sharing Nature with Children" and "Listening to Nature." While Mr. Cornell has gone on to travel the world and speak to the benefits of utilizing nature as a tool for powerful learning, and has since opened a retreat center where participants can learn to teach with nature, his original inspiration came in part from his days working at our first site, Woodleaf Outdoor School, as a Naturalist - http://www.sharingnature.com/.
Jack Murtha
- The original Director of Woodleaf Outdoor School, Jack Murtha was also renowned as a caller of square dances and during his life made several square dance albums and traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad bringing this American art to the world. A long term and favorite member of the Yuba City/Marysville community, Mr. Murtha left a legacy that lives on today at Shady Creek Outdoor School.
John Hendrickson
- Naturalist and Director of Woodleaf Outdoor School for over 30 years, Mr. Hendrickson is an established nature photographer known throughout the world. Mr. Hendrickson's work has been featured in magazines and travel journals including National Geographic, Time-Life, Audobon, Newsweek, and many others. Mr. Hendrickson's work has also been featured in calendars by the Sierra Club, the World Wildlife Fund, and Audubon. His work is featured in Joseph Cornell's "Sharing Nature with Children" and "Listening to Nature." A photo of his was also featured in the film Forest Gump. A lifelong advocate for children and nature-particularly with regard to birds of prey, Mr. Hendrickson is a regular speaker at fundraising and other events organized by zoological societies, nature preserves, education associations, and other organizations.
Pam Ivie
- Pam Ivie, a former Woodleaf Outdoor School Naturalist has gone on to run the Stanislaus County Office of Education's Outdoor School program. Under her leadership, Foothill Horizons has become and stands today as a model Outdoor School program.
http://www.stan-co.k12.ca.us/scoe/outdoor-ed/forwardcard.htm
Julie DuBois
- Know for her wonderful singing voice and enthusiasm for working with children, Julie DuBois, after serving as a Woodleaf Outdoor School Naturalist has gone on to be a recording artist. To date she has three CDs on the market and has had significant play time in Canada - http://www.juliedubois.ca/.
Sutter County Office link and Information
Shady Creek Outdoor School is operated by the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Office - http://www.sutter.k12.ca.us. We are certified by the California State Department of Education and undergo an extensive certification process every five years. Certifications are completed by the California Outdoor School Administrators (COSA) http://www.sdcoe.net/outdoored/cosa/welcome.html.
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