Kolb Elementary kindergarten students had unique learning opportunities while attending the Hartley Outdoor Education Center. While here, the students read “The Log Hotel” book and then explored nature to discover the trees, plants, insects, animals, and more found in the book. This experience allowed the students to connect with the book in a tangible and immersive way. #HartleyOEC #SISD #OurStory
This past week Hartley OEC staff welcomed over 125 North Elementary 3rd graders from Birch Run. Students and staff had an excellent time collecting different species for their Wetlands class and watching the goslings. #HartleyOEC #SISD
Hartley had a very busy day! Students from Owosso departed, a new group of residential students arrived as well as we welcomed North for a day trip. It's a good thing we have a big parking lot to hold all 7 of these buses. #HartleyOEC #SISD
Check out Hartley's live cams. The geese are back with their goslings in tow. The same geese spend every year with us until it is time for them to head south. Come back often to watch the little ones grow! https://hartley.sisd.cc/o/hoec/page/live-cameras #HartleyOEC #SISD
Happy #EarthDay from Hartley Outdoor Education Center! Today, and every day, we celebrate our commitment to environmental education that inspires a love and appreciation for nature in people of all ages. #HartleyOEC 🌍
After their first night at Hartley Outdoor Education Center, the Reese students left us a few messages. This is the first time the school has been here! #HOEC #SaginawISD
It was the first time the Chandler Park kids from Harper Woods came to Hartley. They had an amazing time making funnel cakes, playing with pioneer toys, and learning about Native American culture. We can't wait to see them again next year! #SISD #HartleyOEC
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These are just a few of our wildlife friends that we have seen at Hartley.
#ThrowbackThursday #NationalWildLifeWeek #HartleyOEC #SISD
Hartley OEC staff & Program Director had great PD training on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support with Jon LeFevre, Saginaw ISD Behavior Support Specialist. Lunch included enjoying beautiful weather & trails. #PDtraining #PositiveBehavior #HartleyOEC
Merrill has been coming out to Hartley long before the coal mine museum was built. #ThrowbackThursday #HartleyOEC #SISD
We couldn't thank Dr. Craig Douglas enough for getting the word out about all the innovative outdoor educational programs at Hartley! Please head to hartley.sisd.cc for more! #HartleyOEC https://youtube.com/watch?v=APYtu0vek40&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
Happy International Forests Day! Let's celebrate the vital role of forests in our world - providing clean air and water while being home to countless species. We might be a little biased, but we think Michigan has the best ones! #IntlForestsDay #HartleyOEC
Another great snow day at Hartley! The Chesaning 5th graders had a blast sledding the morning away. #HartleyOEC #SISD
Chesaning Elementary students had a fantastic day in our Outdoor Survival class at Hartley OEC. Students formed teams to build shelters, start fires, and boil water. For more information, head to: https://hartley.sisd.cc/
Hartley Program Director Eric Rutherford spent yesterday at future residential attendees Chandler Park Academy for a student and parent meeting. We are looking forward to welcoming Chandler Park to Hartley in April! #SISD #HartleyOEC
The students from North in Birch Run are getting our famous chocolate chip cookies for dinner. Yum! #HartleyOEC #SISD
Kolb's 2nd and 3rd graders were out for the day to complete their PBL project which included building birdhouses and decorating bat boxes. See if you can spot them the next time you're at Hartley! #HartleyOEC #SISD
We took a snow day from classes too! The Adkins Elementary residential students enjoyed sledding, some of them for the first time. #HartleyOEC #SISD
This #ThrowBackThursday is dedicated to the coal mine museum. Let us know if you recognize anyone in the photos. #HartleyOEC #SISD
