Havenwoods State Forest
Wild Neighbors
We'll investigate the homes, feeding signs, tracks, and other signs of Havenwoods' wildlife. Through role-playing, explorations, detective boxes, and live animals, we'll look at the relationship of people and our wild animal neighbors in the city.
| Grades | 4-6 |
| Time of Year | Spring, summer, fall |
| Length of Program | 1 1/2 - 2 hours |
| Maximum Number of Students | 60 - school year; 40 - summer |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/12 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Environmental Education
- B.4.6 Cite examples of how organisms adapt to their habitats
- B.8.8 Explain interactions among organisms
Science
- F.4.1 Discover how each organism meets its basic needs
- F.8.2 Show how organisms have adapted structures
- F.8.7 Understand that behavior evolves through adaptation
See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table (PDF, 18KB) format.
Special instructions
A majority of the program will be held outdoors. Dress for the weather. Programs are held rain or shine.
Additional resources
A teaching unit with three pretrip and three post-trip activities is available upon request.
Contact
Susan Johansen
Havenwoods State Forest
6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 527-0232
(414) 527-0761 (fax)
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