Stubnitz Environmental Education Center
LISD Stubnitz Environmental Education Programs Registration for the 2017-18 School Year Begins June 5th ! Lenawee Intermediate School District Stubnitz Environmental Education programs (LISD SEEP) offer field trip experiences for Lenawee County students. Designed in accordance with Michigan Science Standards for grades K-5, these programs use a variety of inquiry activities, simulations, and hands-on experiences with the natural environment. Environmental education is presented in an interdisciplinary format of age-appropriate programs. *** PLEASE NOTE START TIME: 9:30 AM, WITH ONE PROGRAM PER DAY ***
Student Programs for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Using our Senses in Nature - Kindergarten Nature Explorers offered for Pre-K in Spring
Students will actively learn through inquiry and observation what plants and animals need to survive. They will explore the sights and sounds of nature using their senses. A nature hike will allow students to use their senses to investigate a variety of habitats and the plants and animals that live there. (3 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Life Cycles of Animals – First or Second Grade Students in this program will investigate animal babies and how they change in the process of becoming adults. The life cycles of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and insects will be examined. A hike in Heritage Park will provide an opportunity for students to observe animal homes and make connections with plants and animals in their natural habitats. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
The Life Cycle of Plants – Second or First Grade Students will examine various methods of seed dispersal, participate in a simulation about the life requirements of plants, and investigate plant life cycles. A pond study and Conservatory tour will provide a look at the diversity of life in different habitats. A walk around the Hidden Lake will allow students to observe seed dispersal in action and to discover plants in their natural environment at various life cycle stages. Through a partnership this program will be held at Hidden Lake Gardens from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.
Investigations in Zoology – Third Grade An investigation into the unique and diverse lifestyles of organisms will be explored along with their commonalitiesbirth, growth, reproduction, and death. The organisms and their habitats make up a system in which the parts depend on each other. Through participation in an outdoor simulation, a group activity, a rotten log investigation, and a nature walk, students will gain an increased knowledge of Zoology. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Adaptation and Survival in a Changing World - Fourth Grade Animals’ adaptations help them to live in a world where each species is a part of the predation food web. Through participation in a predator-prey simulation, an investigation of structural adaptations in skulls to look for clues as to their function, and an exploration of adaptations in some very specialized animals, students will experience the challenge of survival in the natural world. On a trail hike in Heritage Park, students will look for signs of how animals look, behave, and live, discovering their secrets to survival. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
t Exploring Wetlands and Watersheds - Fifth Grade Students will participate in activities and an active simulation to collect data, investigate wetland ecosystems, and see connections and interactions among wetland plants and animals. On a trail hike, students will discover the beauty of a local wetland and learn how it contributes to the Raisin River Watershed. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Stubnitz Environmental Education programs will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in the fall from Tuesday, September19 through Thursday, November 16, 2017 and in the spring from Tuesday, March 27 through Thursday, May 31, 2018. Please note there may be flexibility in scheduling if a Friday works better for you. Programs will be scheduled, one per day, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 pm. (The exceptions are Life Cycle of Plants at Hidden Lake Gardens, which will be 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Pre-KKindergarten, 9:30-12:30 PM. Adjustments may be made to accommodate school or bus schedules. Students will eat lunch during the Stubnitz EE program, so please plan to have everyone bring sack lunches and drinks. Program fees are $3.00 per student or $4.00 per student for Life Cycle of Plants at Hidden Lake Gardens, (due to site costs.) School staff and 1 adult leader per group are admitted free. Reservations may be made for 1 or 2 classes, totaling a maximum of about 60 students. Due to our reliance on staffing volunteers, it is challenging to accommodate larger numbers of students.
Stubnitz Environmental Program Registration Procedure Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year!
To register for sessions during the 2017-2018 school year, contact Linda Knape through email at Please give the following information: [email protected] or leave a message at 517-265-1624. Date range preference Grade level and program Number of students and classes
School name and district Contact info: Phone number, email address
After the initial reservation has been made, and at least one month before your LISD Stubnitz Environmental Education program, you will receive a Confirmation Form to sign and mail back to Linda Knape at the LISD. You will also receive a letter explaining more about your program, a parent information letter, and a pre-trip lesson plan, along with blank name cards, to prepare your students for their field trip session. We look forward to your class field trip to the LISD Stubnitz Environmental Education Center in Heritage Park or Hidden Lake Gardens for the Life Cycle of Plants Stubnitz Environmental program.
Thank you to the Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation, whose grant support makes it possible to keep student fees at the same low rate in 2017-18!
Be sure to visit the LISD SEEP Website at www.lisd.us/seec/
Student Programs for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Using our Senses in Nature - Kindergarten Nature Explorers offered for Pre-K in Spring
Students will actively learn through inquiry and observation what plants and animals need to survive. They will explore the sights and sounds of nature using their senses. A nature hike will allow students to use their senses to investigate a variety of habitats and the plants and animals that live there. (3 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Life Cycles of Animals – First or Second Grade Students in this program will investigate animal babies and how they change in the process of becoming adults. The life cycles of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and insects will be examined. A hike in Heritage Park will provide an opportunity for students to observe animal homes and make connections with plants and animals in their natural habitats. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
The Life Cycle of Plants – Second or First Grade Students will examine various methods of seed dispersal, participate in a simulation about the life requirements of plants, and investigate plant life cycles. A pond study and Conservatory tour will provide a look at the diversity of life in different habitats. A walk around the Hidden Lake will allow students to observe seed dispersal in action and to discover plants in their natural environment at various life cycle stages. Through a partnership this program will be held at Hidden Lake Gardens from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.
Investigations in Zoology – Third Grade An investigation into the unique and diverse lifestyles of organisms will be explored along with their commonalitiesbirth, growth, reproduction, and death. The organisms and their habitats make up a system in which the parts depend on each other. Through participation in an outdoor simulation, a group activity, a rotten log investigation, and a nature walk, students will gain an increased knowledge of Zoology. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Adaptation and Survival in a Changing World - Fourth Grade Animals’ adaptations help them to live in a world where each species is a part of the predation food web. Through participation in a predator-prey simulation, an investigation of structural adaptations in skulls to look for clues as to their function, and an exploration of adaptations in some very specialized animals, students will experience the challenge of survival in the natural world. On a trail hike in Heritage Park, students will look for signs of how animals look, behave, and live, discovering their secrets to survival. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
t Exploring Wetlands and Watersheds - Fifth Grade Students will participate in activities and an active simulation to collect data, investigate wetland ecosystems, and see connections and interactions among wetland plants and animals. On a trail hike, students will discover the beauty of a local wetland and learn how it contributes to the Raisin River Watershed. (3.5 hours – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Stubnitz Environmental Education programs will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in the fall from Tuesday, September19 through Thursday, November 16, 2017 and in the spring from Tuesday, March 27 through Thursday, May 31, 2018. Please note there may be flexibility in scheduling if a Friday works better for you. Programs will be scheduled, one per day, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 pm. (The exceptions are Life Cycle of Plants at Hidden Lake Gardens, which will be 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Pre-KKindergarten, 9:30-12:30 PM. Adjustments may be made to accommodate school or bus schedules. Students will eat lunch during the Stubnitz EE program, so please plan to have everyone bring sack lunches and drinks. Program fees are $3.00 per student or $4.00 per student for Life Cycle of Plants at Hidden Lake Gardens, (due to site costs.) School staff and 1 adult leader per group are admitted free. Reservations may be made for 1 or 2 classes, totaling a maximum of about 60 students. Due to our reliance on staffing volunteers, it is challenging to accommodate larger numbers of students.
Stubnitz Environmental Program Registration Procedure Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year!
To register for sessions during the 2017-2018 school year, contact Linda Knape through email at Please give the following information: [email protected] or leave a message at 517-265-1624. Date range preference Grade level and program Number of students and classes
School name and district Contact info: Phone number, email address
After the initial reservation has been made, and at least one month before your LISD Stubnitz Environmental Education program, you will receive a Confirmation Form to sign and mail back to Linda Knape at the LISD. You will also receive a letter explaining more about your program, a parent information letter, and a pre-trip lesson plan, along with blank name cards, to prepare your students for their field trip session. We look forward to your class field trip to the LISD Stubnitz Environmental Education Center in Heritage Park or Hidden Lake Gardens for the Life Cycle of Plants Stubnitz Environmental program.
Thank you to the Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation, whose grant support makes it possible to keep student fees at the same low rate in 2017-18!
Be sure to visit the LISD SEEP Website at www.lisd.us/seec/
