Over a one-week stretch from the end of May into early June, Fernie Secondary School Grade 7 students got out of the classroom and into the community, partnering with both the Elk River Alliance (ERA) and the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) for two hands on adventures of outdoor learning, stewardship, and giving back. These were not just field trips. Students were active, working hard, learning outside, and getting the chance to be part of the real…