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Presentation completed for promotion of Nature Center during Homecoming 2009.
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The Nature Center is a 22 acre section of land located behind the Primary building
It is currently very overgrown and undeveloped
It includes native plant and animal species, a spring fed creek, and a large forest area
Nature Center Area
The WOISD Nature Center will:› Offer students hands-on education in an
environment that cannot be duplicated in a classroom› Integrate technology and nature to bring
learning alive for students in grades K-12› Be accessible to the community and
neighboring schools to promote outdoor learning and interaction with nature
Coordinated through a steering committee comprised of educators and community members
Will be an ongoing project with development occurring in several phases
Will require time, labor, and monetary support to be completed
Phase I will be completed during the 2009/2010 school year
Survey of the Nature Center area Evaluation of the springs by the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Dept. Preliminary testing of the ground for
pond construction Established connections for support from
the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Established resources for teacher training with Project Wild administrators
Obtained two grants-TX Parks and Wildlife for $50K and Eastman for $1K
Completion of wildflower garden development and planting
Development of Five Primary Work Stations› Water area › Erosion area› Animal habitat› Plant life – natural› Plant life – garden
Construction of a Student Pavilion Purchase of a lockable tool/equipment
building
Marking and clearing of work station areas; Community Work Day-10/24/2009
Construction of work station areas› Bridge over water area› Trail development
Procurement of monetary support for the pavilion, tool shed, and educational equipment
Future phases will include:› Wi-Fi connectivity in the Nature Center to utilize
computer programs, etc.› Labeled plants, trees, etc. throughout the Nature
Center› Amphitheatre area for presentations, etc.› Benches, observation decks, and bird-watching
areas› Water retention pond› Extension of trail system› Demonstration forest› Interdisciplinary studies
Bridges
Pavilion and Seating
Benches
Entryway to Nature Center
Observation Decks
Bird-Watching Area
Developed Trails
Flora & Fauna Labels
Sign-up to help on the community work day (10/24/2009) at www.woisd.net
Sign-up to serve on one or more of the Nature Center Development sub-committees at www.woisd.net
Donate labor, equipment, materials, and/or monetary support for different needs and future phases