Exploring the wonders of nature by taking experiences from the field into the lab.
The goal of Wild Roots Nature School is to promote intriguing experiences of the outdoors. The majority of the nature-based activities that will be offered to our explorers will take place in a natural field setting. However, providing a Nature Laboratory will provide a space where learning can continue regardless of weather conditions or simply offer a place where the eager minded can broaden their knowledge on what-ever piques their interest of the natural sciences. We also hope to provide a quality Nature Laboratory for educators, home-schooling parents or to anyone interested, with an inspiring space equipped with reference guidebooks, measurement tools, microscopes, plant and animal specimens and other natural curiosities.
A Naturally Inspiring Space
A space filled with nature's curiosities complete with diverse colors, textures, sights and smells sure to create an interesting and creative learning experience. Our guests will also be able to browse through books and displays, peer through microscopes or peek into the critter terrariums.
Supplies and Equipment Needed
Terrariums
Guide books for birds, plants, mammals, reptile, insects, etc.
Plant and animal displays
Microscopes
Prepared microscope slides
Bones
Scientific diagrams
Owl pellets
Hummingbird feeder
Bark specimens
Pine cones, various species
Seeds, various native species
Magnifying glasses and hand lenses
Display cabinets/shadow boxes/frames
Rocks and fossils
Forceps and long tweezers
Binoculars
Textbooks: ecology, biology, herpetology, mammalogy, etc.
Strainers for aquatic collecting
Pens/Pencils/Colored Pencils
Measuring tools: Rulers, meter sticks, calipers, etc.