is a collaboration between the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Teacher Education Department at Fort Lewis College. Students studying to become professional educators have researched, designed and authored lesson plans for Preschool-12th grade learners. The content areas for lesson plans and educational activities are very interdisciplinary, with standards-based lessons in math, science, social studies and language arts. While designed to be used in conjunction with a train ride and visit to the railroad, all of the educational materials found here are easily adapted to a variety of uses. The goal is to have a range of educational options extending from preschool through high school with educational selections spanning brief activities, full lesson plans, and eventually entire units. In addition, “literacy bags” with accompanying books, visuals and manipulatives are available for check-out or purchase. For additional information regarding this project please contact:
Dr. Jennifer Trujillo at [email protected] or 970-247-7275
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We are now operating daily and our train schedule has in fact expanded as we’ve moved deeper into the summer season.
We experienced a brief pause in railroad operations recently while we worked through communications with the Forest Service on our operating status while observing agreed upon fire precautions. Concurrently, we were able to rebook passengers to adjacent days when train excursions were operating.
All trains scheduled for Thursday, June 16 and beyond are operating as scheduled at this time.
Please know that if we experience any interruptions in service due to future fire precaution levels, we will reach out to all of our guests in a most timely manner to offer information and alternatives.
Thank you”