Rocks
This class is offered throughout the school year. Learn about the rock cycle. Look at three different types of rocks and find out how they are formed. Understand the difference between a rock and a mineral. Find out the predominant rocks in this area and why they are here.
Science E4.1: Investigate what earth materials are composed of rocks and soils and correctly use the vocabulary for rocks, minerals and soils during these investigations.
Turtles
This class is offered throughout the school year. Did you know turtles are relatives of dinosaurs? How do turtles see and move in their environment? Come to Willow River State Park and learn the life cycles of turtles. Try and crawl though a turtle's habitat and do some hands on turtle's activities.
Science F4.1: Discover how each organism meets its needs for water, nutrients, protection, and energy in order to survive.
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.
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.
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.
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