On June 2, students at Lido Elementary School in Long Beach were treated to a special day of learning, thanks to a visit from Scarlett Friedman, a 7th grader at Oyster Bay High School and a passionate young conservationist.

Scarlett, a student bird keeper and volunteer with the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (CEED), spent the day introducing students to three ambassador Bobwhite Quails and sharing her knowledge of local ecosystems and environmental stewardship.

Throughout the day-long educational event, Scarlett presented and led an interactive Q&A session for each student group. Her enthusiasm and expertise allowed students to safely interact with the quails while learning about the birds’ role in the ecosystem and the importance of their conservation.

The visit was part of CEED’s broader environmental education initiative, which connects communities with nature through hands-on learning and live animal encounters. The ambassador quails are a key component of a larger conservation effort to hatch and reintroduce Northern Bobwhite Quail on Long Island. This initiative supports tick population control and habitat restoration critical measures to revitalize native wildlife.

With aspirations of a future in conservation, Scarlett is already making an impact, embodying the values of leadership, responsibility and environmental awareness.

Date Added: 6/20/2025