Leaf It to Us (grades K5-2) - Hawthorn Glen
Students will learn different parts of a tree and the meaning of coniferous and deciduous forests. Seasonal effects on trees will be discovered and students will gain an appreciation for the value of trees, not just to humans, but also to wildlife.
Topography (grades 4-8) - Lapham Peak
Students will experience Wisconsin’s glacial landscape and learn about kettles, kames and our state’s unique geological history.
Prairie Prowl (Grades 2-5) - Lakeshore State Park
Naturalists will engage students in learning about the great diversity of species living on the prairie, the history of land use in our area and prairie restoration.
Who Goes There? (grades K5-3) - Hawthorn Glen
This program encourages awareness of nature in winter by studying animals’ signs that are visible in the snow. Students will learn how to become nature “detectives” after viewing a PowerPoint Presentation.
Backyard Babies (Grades K4-3) - Hawthorn Glen
Introduce your students to the idea of their backyards as a habitat for nature! Even your schoolyard can provide what is necessary for animals to raise a family. Through this virtual presentation and discussion, we can help students recognize the mammals that might be sharing their neighborhoods, learn the various animals that lay eggs and even help determine when an animal might need help.
Animal Adaptations (Grades 3-5) - Hawthorn Glen
Our Naturalists will help your students discover how changes in color, shape, size, and behavior help animals find food and protect themselves. A live animal from our Little Nature Museum will virtually visit your classroom!
Spring Migration (Grades 3-6) - Lakeshore State Park
Lake Michigan is part of a major flyway, a migration route for numerous species of birds. Students will discover bird characteristics and the importance of birds in an ecosystem. The birds that spent the winter months here are now heading back north and the birds that flew south are returning as our weather warms.
Explore the Shore (grades 5-12) - Lakeshore State Park
Fish swim in it, birds bathe in it and mammals of all kinds drink it. This program is designed to develop an appreciation for Lake Michigan’s coastal ecology. Students will learn about water sampling, water quality, pollution and invasive species. Students will uncover the glacial past of Milwaukee’s shoreline and learn the importance of protecting this natural resource.
Groundwater (grades 5-12) - Hawthorn Glen
Water is all around us - underground and in the clouds. Here in Wisconsin, we benefit from having Lake Michigan to our east and the Mississippi River to our west. Students will explore the water cycle and will take a closer look at water as our most precious natural resource. Learn ways to conserve and even improve our water.