Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Last Thursday, April 20, the third graders had a fantastic time at the Audubon Nature Center.  Thankfully, it was one of the few sunny, warm days we've had this year and the students were able to spend the day outside.  The day had three major activities: ponding, wetland animal petting zoo, and the creature feature.

The students started out the day ponding.  Ponding entailed dipping into different ponds with strainers and then examining the creatures caught.  Students were able to observe animals like mosquito larvae and pernicious diving beetles. 

After, they learned a little bit about some of the larger creatures that live in Wisconsin ponds.  These included turtles, frogs, and salamanders.  Animals were brought out on display and students were allowed to touch some of them.

The day ended with a "creature feature." During the creature feature some of the animals that we caught during the day were brought out and projected on a screen so that the students could get a larger look at them while learning a bit more about what made each unique.

It was a wonderful field trip in a beautiful place.  Each child received a free family pass to the nature center;  I encourage everyone to visit.  To see more pictures, please click here.