1. FIELD2013
exploring diverse ecosystems
Dear Teachers,
SOU Environmental
Education graduate
students are excited to
offer your class place--
based educational programs
at two of the region s most
biologically diverse areas,
Cascade-Siskiyou National
Monument and
Deer Creek
Center.
Happy Trails,
Cohort 5
Essential Questions
How is species diversity
affected by geology?
Where’s my place in the
ecosystem? What’s my role?
Enduring Understandings
Diverse geology creates unique
ecosystems.
Outdoor exploration inspires
personal connections to the
environment.
Standards-based Program!
We offer an interdisciplinary program
aligned with state standards.
For a list of standards addressed in this
program please see our website:
www.sou.edu/ee/fallinthefield.html
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2. Cascade -Siskiyou
National Monument
Day Program
Primarily serving 2nd
-6th
grade classes
Tuesday – Friday:
September 17 – October 4
9:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Explore the immense biodiversity of colliding
bioregions on day trips to the Monument. Hike
sites include Green Springs Mountain Loop
Trail and Hobart Bluff.
Portable toilets and bus parking.
Costs: $25/class (up to 35
students; additional cost for
larger groups)
Deer Creek Center
Overnight Program
Primarily serving 4th
-6th
grade classes
Tuesday – Friday:
October 15 – November 1
The Deer Creek Center offers overnight trips
in the beautiful Illinois Valley. Students will
explore the site’s serpentine soils, Darlingtonia
fen, creek, and forests. The comforts of
restrooms, showers, yurts or camping options,
and a fully equipped outside cooking and
dining area are provided.
Costs: $100/night for 2 yurts + $3 night/
person + $75 instructional fee
Food for Thought: Classes
have the option of participating in
a local foods lesson and dinner for
an additional cost of $5/person. We
are supplying our meal from several
different local businesses this year.
It is possible that we will receive
donations reducing the cost.
Registration begins April 8th for returning teachers and
April 22nd for new teachers. Due to the small size of this
year’s graduate student cohort, we are offering limited
programs this fall. Please sign up early!
Register Online for Fall in the Field http://sou.edu/ee/fallinthefield.html
Programs Offered:
FIELD2013
exploring diverse ecosystems
Please Provide:
chaperones
transportation*
meals
*Transportation
assistance available,
please visit our wesbite
for information.