Habitats
This class is offered throughout the school year. Students will learn how animals interact with each other in their habitats. They will create a habitat and see how humans affect these habitats and how we can help wildlife. Students will be introduced to the major habitats at Willow River State Park and the importance of each habitat.
Social Studies A4.4: Describe and give examples of ways in which people interact with the physical environment, including use of land, location of communities, methods of construction, and design of shelters.
Animal Homes
This class is offered throughout the school year. Why do some animals dig homes while others take over an abandoned home? Come to Willow River State Park to learn the answers.
Also learn how animals have adapted to their environment
Environmental Education B4.5: Describe natural and human-built ecosystems in Wisconsin.
Environmental Education B4.6: Site examples of how different organisms adapt to their habitat.
Trees
This class is offered throughout the school year. Why do trees need to protect themselves? What benefits do trees provide for nature and us? We will explore these thoughts as well as look at trees in various stages and see how they change.
Environmental Education F4.1: Make observations, ask questions and plan environmental investigations.
Tracks
This class is offered throughout the school year, winter is the best time. How does your stride compare to that of bears, raccoons, or deer? What is the significance of studying animal tracks? We will explore these ideas and look for tracks or other signs of animals.
Science A4.3: When investigating a science-related problem decide what data should be collected to determine the most useful explanations.
Watersheds and The Water Around You
This class is offered in the spring and fall. This class will teach the children what a watershed is, allow them to test the water in the park and understand how important all water is to life on the earth.
Environmental Education B4.1: Describe the flow of energy in natural systems, citing the sun as the source of energy on the earth; e.g. food chains.
Science F4.4: Using the science themes, develop explanations for the connection among living and non-living things in various environments.
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