The kindergartners at Crow Agency are learning about climate with environmental books and activities this month. MHC began sending out “environmental health in a box” kits to Boys and Girls Clubs in Missoula in 2025, with the hope that we would be able to bring the program to more rural areas. We are so excited to be working with our friends at Crow Agency to expand the program and get kids engaged with their environment.
Pediatricians in MHC have always noted how readily kids embrace nature, and how quickly their parents care about climate issues once they realize the impact on their children’s health. We love being able to give kids cool books to read, like We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom or Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip. We also include games, activities, and crafts! The program encourages discussion and action. We want kids to feel empowered and informed, and we’ve been blown away by their enthusiasm for this topic. Big thank-yous to our partners at Crow Agency. If you know of an after-school program that would like to have our curriculum, please get in touch at info@montanahphc.org.