Students attend daily instructional trails as well as participate in evening recreational activities. A museum of natural history, planetarium, observatory, raptor rehabilitation center and over 17 miles of trails are just some of the highlights of this beautiful 1100 acre campus. A variety of inservices are planned throughout the year which include guest speakers on science and educational issues as well as various field trips and workshops. Student learn about aquatic ecology and focus on aquatic insects and the highly visible salamander populations. Student learn about plant identification, plant adaptations plus the intricate ecological relationships that exist in these communities.
Student learn about bird adaptations, ecological roles, and how to use binoculars and fieldguides.
Working closely with our geology naturalist, the geology trailguide leads student hikes to learn about earth science concepts such as plate tectonics, erosion, topography and the make-up of the earth. Using nearby geologic formations and a very popular quartz mine, students get to observe and experience geology first hand. Lead astronomy sessions to teach concepts ranging from our solar system to far-off galaxies. The astronomy trailguide has access to a fully equipped planetarium as well as two observatory sites with multiple telescopes. Learn management of large groups.