1st Grade
Winter Animals Kensington Metropark

Feed and study winter birds, observe animal tracks and signs, attend Nature Center program,
and visit Farm Center

2nd Grade
Gravel Pit

Collect and identify rocks; field study and discussion of glacial history

2nd Grade
Life Cycles

Observe plant and animal growth, reproduction, habitat, and survival needs

3rd Grade
Pond Habitat

Collect, identify, observe, and release pond organisms

3rd Grade
Habitat Walk

Observe how needs are met in a variety of habitats; study relationships and resources

4th Grade
Water Tour

Learn about water usage and treatement in and around Ann Arbor

4th Grade
Nature's Recyclers

Observe fungus, bacteria and invertebrates at work in two types of forest, a swamp, and a bog

5th Grade
Winter Survival

Build a fire with only nature’s resources gathered at the field site and a match; cook a meal while managing the cold weather

6th Grade
Urban Hydrology Tour

Explore how water moves through the built environment, and how we can create buildings and communities that are "water smart"