Program Registration Form  (PDF)

School Program Brochure (PDF)

TEACHERS:  Download then mail completed Program Registration forms to:

Rebecca Clarke, Maywood, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, WI 53083

Aquatic Ecology Program   3^rd – 8^th Grade
Students collect and identify aquatic insects, frogs, and other critters from the Pigeon River.  We’ll build our own food web as we discuss the interdependence of life in the river. Time allowing, we can compare life in the river to life in the pond.  2½ hours, 35 students     

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Land & Water  4^th – 8^th Grade

This tour shows students how water helped shaped Maywood’s landscape and how humans affect the quality of water here at Maywood. Students gather data on stream parameters, landforms, and aquatic life and hypothesize on ways to minimize environmental impacts in their hometown.  2½ hours, 35 students 

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Silly for Seeds (Plant Development)  3^rd – 5^th Grade

After collecting and identifying various seeds around Maywood, students examine seed adaptations under our microscopes. Students can play the pollination game or build a seed of their very own!  This lesson can be taught all year or WARM MONTHS ONLY if plant/flower parts are included.   2½ hours, 35 students 

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Scutes, Skins & Shells  K – 6^th Grade

Students learn about our cold-blooded friends, their adaptations and importance in the environment.  After a visit with Maywood’s live snake, turtle, and salamanders, we’ll investigate habitats where reptiles are found in the park, weather permitting.

April – May, 1½ hours, Class size variable

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Eco Adventure Course  5^th - 9^th Grade

This low-ropes challenge course of 10 medium-difficulty stations requires small groups of 10 students to solve challenges as a team.  Students learn to rely on each other for ideas and support, rather than individual athletic achievement. This confidence-building activity teaches kids about themselves, their classmates, and the world around them through environmental stewardship.  Contact Naturalist Rebecca Clarke at (920) 459-3906 to schedule this activity.  3+ hours    

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Maywood Maple Sugaring  4^th Grade

This popular program is available to all 4^th graders in March.  The program offers students a hands-on look at every stage of the maple sugar process from photosynthesis, to tapping, to collecting and boiling the sap!  Students also get a chance to taste real maple syrup on pancakes!  March only!! 2 hours, 55 students max 

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Winter Adaptations   K-12^th Grade

By examining various animal mounts and skins, students will learn various animal adaptations to winter. Then, on a wintry hike, we will examine snow depth, temperature, wind, and microclimates as we search for animal signs.  For older students, we learn common animal tracks and signs, and the stories tracks tell us.  Students will examine WDNR Winter Severity indexes and winter’s impact on animal populations.  2½ hrs, Class size variable 

         Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Habitat Hikes   Pre-K - 1^st Grade

Students use their senses at various stations to discover the layers of a forest and who lives there.  Learn why the forest is an important habitat for so many critters.  Older student hikes will compare the forest to a pond, determining how they are alike and different.  For 6^th grade and older, hikes include topics such as adaptations, whitetail deer ecology, birds of the forest, and forest ecology.  Please tell the Naturalist which hike topics you are interested in. 

2½ hours, Smaller group sizes work best

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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River Investigations    8^th – 12^th Grade

With the Pigeon River at our doorstep, Maywood offers high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn about water resources and testing skills.  Students investigate various aspects of the river:  dissolved O2 content, pH levels, nitrate levels, and biotic indicators. Students then hypothesize about the overall health of the river, possible human impacts, and finally role play some management plans for the Pigeon River. A great lesson that can easily flow back into the classroom!   2½ hours, 30 students max

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Wild about Weather   1^st Grade

Students first examine clouds at Maywood and how they got there. We play a water cycle game and learn water vocabulary.  After looking at Maywood’s weather station, we’ll hike outside to see how weather affects nature! 2 hours, Class size variable

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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Can You Dig It? Maywood Soils   2^nd- 8^th Grade
Students will examine Wisconsin’s unique soils and how glaciers helped to form them.  We will look at soil horizons, how certain soil types create different habitats, and examine soil samples back in our lab.  April – May, 2 hours, 35 students max

Call Naturalist Rebecca Clarke for cost & scheduling. (920) 459-3906

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