Their nature area, which runs alongside Trout Lake and includes a peninsula and a deciduous forest, is used by teachers for nature appreciation activities. A trail system already exists on the area, running near the lake's shore. One high school class has identified trees on the land, and made a tree identification pamphlet for trail users. Fourth graders have stenciled the storm sewers which empty into Trout Lake, completing an important, visible, and successful school and community project. Under the SNAP Partnership Grant, the school anticipates further development and management of the nature area.
Teachers are interested in site planning and leadership workshops.
They want to involve students at all grade levels and aim to keep the nature area in its natural state while allowing student and community use. Students have an interest in the propagation of fish in Trout Lake, and have a vested interest in continuation of projects already underway. To learn more, visit the webpage for Vandyke's 1994-95 Project Grant .