(For Grades 2 - 8)

This program was designed to introduce students to the varied habitats within this urban park (which can also be found throughout Wisconsin). A naturalist will guide students on a hike through diverse habitats including a marsh, river, pond, deciduous forest, and a coniferous forest. Students will discover what makes each habitat unique and which plants and animals thrive in the different environments. Life cycles will be explored and the web of life will be examined. The students will be able to conduct a pond study. Terms such as “habitat,” “ecosystem,” “coniferous,” “deciduous,” and “decomposer” will be discussed. The naturalists are prepared to focus learning experiences on material related to current classroom curriculum.

Programs may be scheduled for 4 hours or less between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m

Facilities are available for bag lunches or you may bring food supplies for a cookout. There is play equipment available if time permits. Adequate shelter is NOT available during inclement weather as this program is based on a hike through the different habitats of the park.

Summer Programs are also available June 23rd through August 8th, 2008.
Reservations for Summer 2008 can be made on or after April 15th, 2008.

 

For more information please call the Outdoor Education office at 647-6050.