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How Important are Field Trips?

Field trips not only offer a break from everyday classroom work, but also a new perspective that may awaken a child’s interest. Perhaps, more importantly, however, field trips allow the teacher to observe their students in a different environment. “As a teacher,” says retired middle school teacher, Jeanne McCune, “you’re able to have the kids [...]

Disposing of a Pet

Perhaps we’ve all at one time or another wondered how to dispose of an unwanted pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a rabbit, or a reptile, responsible pet owners investigate responsible disposal methods before acting on their intentions. Reasons Regardless of the reasons for wanting to end a relationship with an animal – illness, [...]

Wildlife’s Future Caretakers

While leading hikes at national wildlife refuges, we stress at the beginning that we probably will not see any animals, but we will likely see signs they leave – scat (feces), tracks, holes, feathers and fur, bones, etc. Recently we joined Professor Walt Anderson from Prescott College and his environmental students who drove to Tucson [...]