The Red River Discovery Zone participated in the Powell County Extension office Safety Day
on Thursday, April 30th. This year’s event was held at the Powell County Lion’s Club Park and
was attended by approximately 120 third grade students from all three of the district’s
elementary schools. Students learned about many safety topics including food safety, fire
safety and stranger safety.
The all volunteer Red River Gorge Discovery Zone (RRGDZ) is a traveling pop-up learning
experience focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The group
led activities designed to teach students about internet and digital safety with engaging age
appropriate activities. Volunteers assisting with this event were Suzy Brown, Teresa Kinser,
Deana Brooks and Troy Brooks.
Acknowledgements
The Discovery Zone event was coordinated with logistical support from the folks at the Powell
County Extension office.
Funded by grants from TC Energy, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and Powell County
Tourism Commission, and supported by fiscal sponsors Community Partners of Powell County
and Powell County Tourism, the all-volunteer effort includes other organizations and team
members not listed above. Father Al Fritsch, may he rest in peace, formerly of the Center for
Science in the Public Interest, Appalachia Science in the Public Interest, Society of Jesus, and
formerly of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church (Stanton) and of St. Elizabeth of
Hungary (Ravenna), was the inspiration for the Discovery Zone.
Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rrgdiscoveryzone/ and our
website at rrgdiscoveryzone.com and join us at the next event!
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