How
To Schedule A Field Trip
Teachers can make arrangements for a field trip by filling out
a Request Form. It can be mailed or faxed to our office. After
receiving the form, we will mail, fax, or email you a letter confirming
the date and time for the field trips.
Winter Ecology Field Trip Information
Appropriate
Dress:
WARM CLOTHING IS REQUIRED
for each student participating in Winter Field Trips!
All students MUST
wear:
HAT
MITTENS or GLOVES
WINTER COAT
WINTER BOOTS (no tennis shoes!!)
Due to the added risk
of being outdoors in the wintertime, the above dress is required.
Additionally, warming huts are required on site for every winter
field trip. Field Trip leaders have the option to not allow students
to participate, if they are not appropriately dressed.
Please discuss with students before trip:
1) Stay with your group leaders; don’t wander off.
2) Don’t litter (Bring a plastic bag to pick up litter!).
3) Respect the plants and animals in the forest. This is their
home. Behave the way you would at your friends’ house.
“Take only pictures,
leave only footprints.”
School should provide:
First Aid Kit
Chaperone (parent/teacher) for every 10 students.
Center will provide:
Snowshoe equipment for students and adults.
Logistics:
1) You will meet your presenters at the field trip site (unless
other arrangements are made).
2) If the school decides to cancel a field trip (in case of
severe weather) please call the Center at least 2-3 hrs in advance
at (906) 487-3341!
Comments from
Teachers & Students
Comments from Teachers:
“I have always been pleased with the Outdoor Science Field Trip Program, which is why I participate year after year!”
“We feel very fortunate to have this resource available to our school. Keep up the great work.”
“The presenters did a fantastic job of conducting the presentations. Their lessons were obviously well planned, age appropriate, interesting, and FUN!”
Comments from Students:
“I liked exploring the woods, looking for living things”-4th grader
"I didn't know that there were so many water sources! I think I can learn outside--just like at my desk!" -2nd grader
“It’s amazing how much life is hidden everywhere!”- 6th grader
“The part I liked most was when I held a frog in my hands. Thank you for the nice field trip!”- 2nd grader  |
Michelle Miller has coordinated the Outdoor Science Field Trip program since 2009. She is a graduate from Michigan Technological University with a B.S. in Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences and secondary teaching certification. 
