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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
