Rod Kuehn, a parent volunteer, has compiled an extensive electronic database of projects to do at each station and seasonal things to look for. Construction on a new building addition left behind two acres of stripped land needing extensive work to restore to native vegetation. Students will have ongoing research opportunities as they learn about different ways to restore the site. Garden plots have been constructed near the school. Classes use some plots to grow flowers and vegetables while other plots will serve as display gardens of plants found in the nature area.
Students also use the gardens to conduct experiments on plant growth requirements.
Future site projects include building nest boxes, building benches, and ongoing restoration work. Curriculum projects included topics such as observing seasonal changes and winter explorations. Students will conduct composting experiments using a spot in the nature area and worms in a classroom composting bin. Math will be studied in the nature area through the exploration of Fibonacci numbers.