Mission
Our nature center will provide a facility for school and community groups to use the school forest we have in our district. With this facility we will provide hands-on, close-to-home experiences for our students.
Goals
- To create and implement a comprehensive, integrated environmental curriculum based on the Wisconsin Environmental Education State Standards.
- To create a nature center on the Wittenberg-Birnamwood Hi-Wood School Forest site to allow for classroom based activities for all students.
- To promote environmental awareness and cooperation in the schools and community.
- Provide families and community members with an opportunity to explore silent outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Maintain an on-going environmental committee to address curricular and nature center issues.
Activities
- snowshoeing/skiing
- tree identification
- ecosystem studies
- wildlife viewing
- orienteering
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