Using the outdoors as a classroom is a great way to get students excited about science and make connections to the real world!

The Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education offers naturalist - led activities for grades 1-8 to schools located within Houghton, Baraga, Gogebic, Ontonogan and Keweenaw counties.

Field trip activities enhance classroom learning and have been correlated to Michigan Content Standards & Benchmarks for Science and Math. During the activities, students utilize many science and math skills such as observing, predicting, data collecting, and graphing.

During the 2003-04 Forest Field Trip Program Total participants: 2,326 students (2,409 in 2002-03 school year)
Fall 03: 80 field trips; 1688 students
Winter 04: 22 field trips; 475 students
Spring 04: 11 field trips; 163 students

General Field Trip Information & Logistics

Who Can Participate

Field Trips are available by teacher request to students of grades 1-8 at schools located within Houghton, Baraga, Gogebic, Ontonogan and Keweenaw counties. Typically, only one class (up to 30 students) can be accommodated at a time. Schools are required to provide at least one adult chaperone per ten students.

All field trips are led by a WUPCSMEE staff member.
Occasionally, MTU students or community members assist with the program.

Field Trip Details & Descriptions