This program can be adapted for learners of all ages.

Program Description: Join us for a walk in the woods to see one of the most beautiful signs of spring - ephemeral wildflowers! This is a very special group of Wisconsin native plants that emerge for a very short time in spring before retreating underground. Learn why they have adapted to take advantage of this short window of time, and where you can find them in our local woodlands. Discuss key topics like seasonal changes, pollination, and food chain processes. Don't miss this fleeting springtime opportunity! 

Timeframe: 1.5 Hours: Late April-May

Educational Standards:

SCI.LS1.A.1 All organisms have external parts that they use to perform daily functions.

SCI. LS2.A.2 Plants depend on water and light to grow. Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.

ELS.EX2.B.e Identify species within an ecosystem and describe how the ecosystem provides resources and services necessary for survival.

ELS.EX3.B.e Recognize that environments are different based on location and time of year. Identify that producers are the basis of any food chain, and that a variety of producers is necessary to support the overall resilience of ecosystems.