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
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
