Summer school has arrived @HartleyOEC! Excited to partner once again with Saginaw Public Schools to offer a unique blend of hands-on learning and exploration. Students are connecting with nature, fostering an understanding of the environment while building academic skills.
Everyone had a great time was had by all during White Pine's summer school trip to Hartley. The group focused on building trust, effective communication, and self-awareness. Evidently, taking a group photo of teens is its own team-building activity. 😉#HartleyOEC #SISD
Carrollton Middle School brought over 20 students to Hartley for a week-long STEM and Leadership Camp. Students searched the water for aquatic life, learned to shoot archery, and put their leadership skills to the test. We can't wait for an even better camp next year! #HartleyOEC
Just a few of the animals found last week on our Hartley property during our Wetlands Class by Carrollton Middle School camp! #HartleyOEC
Do you recognize these Hartley alum? On this #ThrowbackThursday we're celebrating all of our awesome students past and present! #HartleyOEC
Saginaw ISD hosted a Principals LEAD professional development at Hartley this morning with Dr. Debbie McFalone and educators from around the state! Book your next PD or corporate retreat with us: https://qrco.de/hartley
The staff at Hartley would like to thank all of the students, teachers, counselors, and chaperones for a fantastic year! We served over 2,000 residential students and 1,200 day-trip students from 11 different counties. #SISD #HartleyOEC
Hartley OEC staff is excited to welcome Farmington Elementary all the way from Garden City for our last week of residential camp. What an amazing way to end the school year!! #HartleyOEC #OurStory #SISD
Last week, St. Charles Elementary visited Hartley for their annual trip! This year, Superintendent Benson joined them for three days. During their free time, he lead the students in making the tallest Strawbee tower that Hartley has seen this year! #HartleyOEC #SISD
Hartley Outdoor Education Naturalist Paul Roose would like to share a few wildflowers found at Hartley this week! Want an awesome job like him? Click here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/join-our-team #HartleyOEC
Shoutout to the amazing Class of 2023! Over the years, Hartley Outdoor Education Center has cherished your visits and witnessed your growth. Congrats on graduating, and may your adventures continue to thrive! #ClassOf2023
This past week Program Director Eric Rutherford had the privilege to discuss the history, current state, and future of the Hartley Outdoor Education Center with the Rotary Club of Saginaw. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Saginaw for hosting an amazing meeting. #HartleyOEC
#ThrowbackThursday On October 4, 1989, the Saginaw News featured Clifford Barckholtz sitting atop Hartley's Fowler one-room schoolhouse, which is now 142 years old! If you would like more Hartley History, please head to: https://qrco.de/HartleyHistory
WORK WITH NATURE: Join us as an Outdoor Education Naturalist at Hartley! Inspire young minds, foster environmental awareness, and make a lasting impact. Apply now! #OutdoorEducation #JoinOurTeam
Every year Hartley staff waits for the ground hog's babies to appear. We spotted five this morning! The female groundhog typically births a litter of two to six hairless and blind offspring. Did you know young groundhogs are called kits, puppies, or even chucklings? #HartleyOEC
Hartley OEC is excited to be the host location for the “Outside of the Classroom Professional Development” session from REMC 9 and Saginaw ISD. We hope to see you there on Saturday, June 3rd! There is still time to register: https://qrco.de/hartleyPD #Hartley
Today is Migratory Bird Day, which makes us aware that birds are the best migrators, and we must protect their habitats everywhere they go. Here are a few recent bird friends found at Hartley. #HartleyOEC
Here is the first Eastern Fox Snake of the year, and it was a BIG one! It was about 4 1/2 - 5' in length, and even though they are harmless, this one was a tad feisty! If you see one on our site, please let us know. #HartleyOEC
What a great day to adventure into the woods to explore nature. Our kindergarten friends from Swan Valley spent the morning exploring the woods with us. Many discoveries were made, including salamanders, earthworms, centipedes, and so much more! #HartleyOEC #SISD #OurStory
Here are a few of the wetland organisms that the Weiss 5th grade found today at Hartley. #HartleyOEC
