Nature Study

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Forestry

Why are forests important? Learn how to identify trees and learn what they contribute.
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Animal Habitats

What components make an animal’s habitat? What do animals use for food and shelter?
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Nature Hike

Enjoy the silence as you get an up close and personal study of nature! This class combines forestry and animal habitats.
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Soil Conservation

What is erosion and how do we control it? Learn the importance of conservation and land management.
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Animal Tracking

Observe animal tracks, hair, claws and scat to determine the animal, it’s size and gender.
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Big Valley

Test soils to find the differences between the North and South facing slopes. Hands-on experiments and data recording.
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Weather Study

How big of an influence does weather have on our daily lives? What are the different types of clouds and what do they mean?
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Wildlife Study

Feel the hair of a mountain lion; pet a mounted bear. Learn some of the characteristics of many different animals.
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*Note: Options may vary. Some classes are only offered for 7th grade and up.
Please contact the Mountain Lab School Director to check on availability.