Devil's Lake State Park
Discovery Walk

Go on a hike of wonder and discovery where everyone gets a chance to be a leader! Students will learn and share information on the plants and animals of Devil's Lake as they hike a wooded hillside near the nature center. Each child will help lead the walk with the park naturalist. Plant and animal relationships will be explored as the secrets of the forest are revealed!

Grades K - 4
Time of Year Fall, spring
Length of Program 1 - 1 1/2 hours
Maximum Number of Students 25
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/5
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Environmental Education

  • B.4.1 Describe the flow of energy in natural systems

Science

  • F.4.1 Discover how each organism meets its basic needs
  • F.4.2 Investigate how organisms respond to cues
  • F.4.4 Explain connections among living and nonliving things

Special instructions

Students should wear appropriate footwear and clothing to be outdoors. This walk will take place in drizzle, but not rain.

Contact

David Bouche
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park Rd.
Baraboo, WI 53913-9299
(608) 356-8301 ext. 3115
(608) 356-4281 (fax)

Last Revised: Friday December 29 2006