Outdoor Education
Education Programs for Students
Take your class to Forest Glen for a hands-on outdoor adventure! Kids explore ecosystems, conservation, and environmentalism through fun, engaging activities.
Course Details
Zoology
Our Zoology Block at Forest Glen offers students hands-on learning with wild and domestic animals, teaching them about anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, and animal products.
In this class, students will get up close and personal with some of our ectothermic reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn the similarities and differences between these two fascinating classes of animals as well as the adaptations these creatures have in order to survive. Local animals, as well as domesticated animals, are present including Pidge the Ball Python and Mort the Bearded Dragon.
In this class, students will get up close and personal with some of our ectothermic reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn the similarities and differences between these two fascinating classes of animals as well as the adaptations these creatures have in order to survive. Local animals, as well as domesticated animals, are present including Pidge the Ball Python and Mort the Bearded Dragon.
Conservation
In the Conservation Block, students learn how to preserve natural resources for future generations, understand their importance, and discover personal ways to go green.
In the Conservation Block, students learn how to preserve natural resources for future generations, understand their importance, and discover personal ways to go green.
Ecosystems
Our Ecosystem Block lets students explore the big picture of ecosystems and their many moving parts. They learn about habitats, the organisms within them, and their interrelationships.
In this class, students learn about the four components that make up a habitat. Students will learn this by comparing and contrasting their own needs with those of animals found in the wild. Example habitats will be explored and students will build a diorama of a habitat for a model animal.
In this class, students will learn how to identify plants as well as learning their historical and modern uses. Family and genus-specific characteristics as well as a dichotomous key are used to help students identify plants during a guided hike.
Students will learn about food webs and the predator/prey dynamics within those food webs during this class. Students will also play the game “Foxes and Rabbits,” which demonstrates predator and prey relationships and will then dissect owl pellets to study the remains of the prey animals inside.
Available Activities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We offer our educational classes to all kinds of school groups, from public education to homeschool groups. If you have questions on if your group qualifies, feel free to contact us for more details.
We do overnight Outdoor Education for groups on request. For information on lodging and amenities, check out our North Shore campus page.
Courses are taught by our Programs Staff, who are thoroughly trained in their respective class. Having our staff teach the classes allows students to interact with educators who have hands-on experience with the Piney Woods on a daily basis.
We are willing to offer classes to non-school groups if is something you'd like to provide for your retreat group. Please contact us with your special request to get started.
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