Teachers take their students to walk through nature fall, winter and spring.
They can observe close-up the change of fall leaves, the individuality of snowflakes and watch birds return in the spring. The children become aware and learn to appreciate their natural surroundings. The 55 acres of Rice Lake Elementary contain a unique biological environment where three native ecological communities intersect - wetland, prairie and oak savanna. The story and pictures of the nest platform completion and links to resources. Watch for ospreys at Rice Lake.