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		Education Programs For Students Grease in a Can Program We come to your classroom and teach your students how pouring grease down the drain can cause sewage spills and water pollution. Students make their own grease can to use at home. Contact: Maggie Buerger at 619-258-4655 or mbuerger@padre.org Water is Life Poster Contest Students are invited to put their creative caps on and participate in the Water is Like Poster Contest. To enter, students create a hand drawn poster depicting this year's theme. Contact: Maggie Buerger at 619-258-4655 or mbuerger@padre.org School Pledge Promotion Students who complete the 20-gallon challenge could be entered to win tickets to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park or Legoland. Click here for more details. Water Recycling Facility tours Students take a tour of the Water Recycling Facility to learn about the process of turning sewage into clean, safe recycled water for recreation and irrigation. Water recycling is part of California's fifth grade science curriculum. Groups of all ages are welcome. Contact: Melissa McChesney at 619-258-4680 or mmcchesney@padre.org. Santee Lakes Junior Ranger Program Right after the Water Recycling tour, students identify bird species and tackle other fun science and math challenges at Santee Lakes. Have a picnic, too! Contact: Melissa McChesney at 619-258-4680 or mmcchesney@padre.org. Water Conservation Garden Tours Teaching kids about the beauty of xeriscaping is how we will save more of San Diego's water supply in the future! Contact: Melissa McChesney at 619-258-4680 or mmcchesney@padre.org. Speakers Bureau We welcome the opportunity to talk with any club, class, or community organization about Water Conservation, Water Resources and the services of Padre Dam Municipal Water District. Contact Melissa McChesney at 619-258-4680 or mmcchesney@padre.org.