They purchased seeds and started them in their classrooms with GrowLabs. Seedlings were also purchased and the site was planted in May 1996. A dock has also been constructed for access to the pond. Students will use it to take water samples and study pond animals. A semi-circle seating area has been built by the City of Chaska.
Students use the site regularly for woodland, wetland, and soil studies.
Nature journaling has also been incorporated into the curriculum. Teachers Brown and Torp have shared their nature journaling techniques at regional inservice meetings.