Yesterday, we had a group of incredible student leaders from Saginaw High and Arthur Hill come out for a day of team building. At first, they were apprehensive, but it didn't take long for them to open up and become one team. #HartleyOEC #SISD
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Even before the school group's arrival, a welcoming committee of deer gathered to welcome the students to Hartley. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Deer
The Hartley Headlines Fall Edition has been sent out! Hear about all the exciting things, including the date for our next volunteer day. https://www.smore.com/nhzpt. To sign up for our newsletter, visit https://forms.gle/peV3pbSpvXR676Zz8. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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The 7th graders at White Pine came out and participated in team building. The group needed to build a shelter with only one leader able to see but unable to use their hands, while the rest wore blindfolds. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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The boys beat the girls packing up this morning to the point that they had plenty of time for a great photo. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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While the Shroeder Cabin hasn't changed, everything around it has! #ThrowbackThursday #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Classes are done for the day, so it's time to relax and play. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Last week, Jon LeFevre, SISD Behavioral Support Specialist, conducted a valuable professional development session at Hartley Outdoor Education Center. The training centered on effectively implementing the CHAMPS program and seamlessly integrating Social Emotional Learning into all aspects of Hartley OEC programming. #HartleyOEC #OurStory #SaginawISD
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
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staff writing on papers on windows
Check out this video that Reese Adventure Club shared that features all of the fun STEM, outdoor education, and team-building activities you can experience at #HartleyOEC https://youtu.be/5a4b7diRjcE?feature=shared
over 1 year ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Saginaw Public School District Admin team joined us this past Monday for a day of team building. They worked hard as a team to develop better communication, reinforced trust, and laughed their way through a photo hunt. Stronger teams for stronger communities. #SISD #HartleyOEC
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Hartley OEC has had numerous special visitors eagerly awaiting the return of students this fall! Excited that our first residential overnight group arrives Sept. 6th. #HartleyOEC#OurStory#SISD
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
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buck by side of road
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turkey in field
During a recent visit to Beaver Island, Eric Rutherford, the Program Director of Hartley OEC, engaged in a Population Ecology session. This session explored various aspects of the snake population, including population size, density, distribution, and dispersion. #SISD
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
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The Carrollton Public Schools Administration team joined the Hartley staff for a half day of team build and planning time to ensure a successful start to their school year! #HartleyOEC #SaginawISD
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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Recently Hartley OEC Program Director, Eric Rutherford, spent several days at the CMU Biological Center attending the Beaver Island Educator Exchange. Topics included student driven learning, macroinvertebrates, snake population equality, invasive species, and ELA in science.
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
Photo of CMU Biological Station
Hartley is thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Stahlecker and the Valley Lutheran Art Students for their brilliant work on our new murals. It's been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with these talented local high school artists, and we couldn't be happier with the results! #SISD
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
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mural that says Hartley
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Hartley OEC had some visitors early this morning! Staff have encountered this doe and her two fawns almost daily for the last few weeks. #HartleyOEC #Nature #SISD
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
Hartley OEC sign, doe and her 2 fawns
Summer school at Hartley is always a good time when our students are playing games, visiting with our animals, and exploring their natural surroundings! #HartleyOEC #SISD
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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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.
over 1 year ago, Eric Rutherford
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students petting turtle
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
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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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
over 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
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