First graders from Bridgeport Elementary School met a turtle, a snake and other animals during their June 1 class trip to Riverbend Environmental Education Center.  The trip was part of ASTM International’s ongoing sponsorship of educational programs at Riverbend.

Joining the class in their Riverbend lesson on reptiles and amphibians was Timothy Brooke, vice president, Certification, Training and Proficiency Testing, ASTM International.

Later that day, second graders at Conshohocken Elementary School met for the last session of their afterschool nature class, which is run by Riverbend and sponsored by ASTM. The students, posing here with Lesley West, director, Graphic Design, Digital Output and Production Services, learned about worms, composting, seeds and keeping nature healthy during their final class of the year.

ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org

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