High school classroom teachers work with the Lab Coordinator to tailor a day of activities to fit their students’ needs, such as:
- Interpretive Nature Hike: Students take a guided hike along some of the Lab’s five miles of trails to explore mature hardwood forests, mountain streams, and other native habitats while learning about the natural and cultural history of the Outdoor Lab site.
- Habitat Study: In the field, students compare biotic and abiotic components in aquatic habitats (pond vs. stream) and terrestrial habitats (forest vs. meadow).
- Understanding Topographic Maps/Orienteering!
- Geology: Learning about the geologic features of our site and this region of Virginia
- Watershed: Participation in a meaningful activity researching the local water sources and impact on the watershed.
