Learn about forest communities, the values of forests, and forest management. Students try tools and techniques used by foresters to study our maple-basswood forest. Make recycled paper. Weather Minnesota weather has its highs and lows. Students study the basic components of weather, use simple weather instruments, do demonstrations, and try their hand at weather predicting.
Students recognize various trees common to Minnesota and appreciate their diversity and biology.
Learn how to identify birds, why they migrate, and observe birds at the feeders. Use binoculars, field guides, and audio aids to identify birds and their behavior. Students identify animal gaits and track patterns. Hike to identify real tracks. Make a plaster track cast to take home.