Wetland and Woodland Expeditions
Overview
Free One-Day Field Trips for 5th and 6th Grade Students
Our free Expedition Field Trips offer 5th and 6th grade students a unique one-day experience exploring either the Osage Park Wetlands or the Woodlands of Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.
To accommodate as many students as possible, schools are invited to register for only one of these expeditions. Please select either the Wetlands Expedition or the Woodlands Expedition!
Things You’ll Learn: Wetlands
- Wetland Ecosystems
- Wildlife
- Food Chains
- Watershed Systems
- Weather & Water Cycles
- Erosion & Other Geological Processes
- Human Impacts
- Invasive Management
- Pollutants
- Conservation
Things You’ll Learn: Wetlands
- Forest Ecosystem
- Wildlife
- Food Chains
- Hydrology & Geology
- Creek Sciences
- Weather & Water Cycles
- Geological Processes & Fossils
- Human Wellness & Impact
- Recycling
- Conservation
Students Impacted in 2025
Schools Attended in 2025
Community Partner Led Stations in 2025
“They LOVED the hands-on experiences, especially throwing mud with seeds into the field and putting on waders and walking into the lake. PERFECT!!”
Ardis Ann Middle School
“It was a well-organized event with good information and interactive lessons. They loved being able to put on the waders and explore the wetland for organisms. They wanted to go back to that station again at the end.”
ANH Montessori
“Our students had so much fun and talked about many of the activities they did at various stations all throughout the afternoon. It was a great time! Thank you!”
Kirksey Middle School