Kristy Streett runs the Urban Education Program at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. Each year, the Summer Fellowship Program employs 10 Baltimore City high school students for six weeks to teach elementary school students about nature and ecology at the center and off-site. She spoke with The Examiner about what the students get out of the experience.

What are the criteria for the high school students? They [must] attend a Baltimore City high school the year before participating. There is an application and interview process. We are not looking for the best grades. We are looking for [students] dedicated to work, [who are] reliable and enthusiastic.

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