Youth Education Programs
Discussion

Environmental Concerns
GRADES 4 & UP - Discusses some common environmental problems and solutions.
45 Minutes

Jethro the Scarecrow
GRADES PRE-K, K, 1 & 2 - Jethro discusses food chains and how everything goes back to plants and the soil.
30 Minutes

Legends & Folktales
One of Rick Glassman's favorites! Animal stories for all ages.
K-30 Minutes, 1st & up 45 Minutes

Nature Games
Have fun while learning about nature.
WE WILL NEED A LARGE PLAY AREA.
45-60 Minutes

Recycling
Discusses the 4 R's
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Recycle
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Reuse
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Reduce
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Rethink
45 Minutes

Soils of Indiana
GRADES 3 & UP - What is soil and how is it formed?
45 Minutes

Spirit of the Earth
GRADES 4 & UP - Discuesses how everything is connected and some "interesting" Indiana history.
45 Minutes

Tree I.D.
GRADES 3 & UP - Inside or out, with or without trees.
Note: We will need some room to run.
45 Minutes

Water & You
GRADES 3 & UP - What are watersheds, the water cycle and groundwater and how are they affected by pollution.
45 Minutes

Wetland Life
GRADES 3 & UP - Discusses types and importance of wetlands.
45 Minutes

Wildlife Dynamics
GRADES 4 & UP - Discusses the factors that affect a wildlife population.
45 Minutes
If you have any questions on any of the following programs, please contact Rick Glassman at:
or 574-936-2024 Ext. 4
Most programs are $0.50/student within St. Joseph County unless otherwise stated.
Hands on

Sense of Wonder
Brings the field trip to the classroom with soil, wetlands, owl pellets and furs. Not to be scheduled with normal program days. Grades 3-8 Cost $1 per student.
60 Minutes

Earthworm
Talks about the importance of worms and lets kids touch, lookat and eat a "worm."
30-45 Minutes

Amphibians & Reptiles
Meet some of our common frogs, toads, salamanders & snakes.
45 Minutes

Slide Shows
General Slide Shows Include:
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Mammals of Indiana
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Birds of Indiana
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Insects of Indiana
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Owls of Indiana
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Indiana Endangered Species
Other slide shows include:
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Animals of Indiana - talks about a variety of mammals, birds, insects, herpetology & more
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Bats - learn the importance of these fascinating and misunderstood mammals
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Backyard Wildlife - learn how to attract wildlife into your yard and a little about what type of animals you may see.
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Who's in the Hollowtree? - talks about the life cycle of a tree, how it becomes hollow and the animals tha tuse it.
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Invasive Species - GRADES 3 & ABOVE - what are they and what are their impacts on the environment.
45 Minutes
Field Trips

Madison Lab
Mature 8 acre woods with a picnic shelter. Each trip lasts 1.5 hours. Bring a lunch and eat under the shelter.
Cost is $10 per trip

Owl Prowl
This is an evening program. It is a night hike in search of owls. It can be a fmily picnic or just the hike. It is normally held at Meadow's Edge Elementary School or St. Patrick's County Park.

Prairie Vista Lab
10 acre prairie, small forest, three ponds, great for insect study. Each trip lasts 1.5 hours.
Cost is $10 per trip

Swamp Stomp
GRADES 4 & UP - Come immerse the students in the importance for wetlands. This is an all day field trip at Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife area. We will visit a cold water fish hatchery, do an aquatic study, stop at the Kankakee River and walk right through a marsh! An excellent field trip. Read more.
Cost is $1 per student

Assembly Programs
Mr. Nature - programs can include:
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Bats
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Life on this Planet
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Most slide show presntations
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Most dicussion topics
GRADES 3 & UP