The Outdoor Classroom
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Permission is needed to access the Outdoor Classroom. For information about activities and scheduling please email the Washakie County Conservation District at [email protected].  

Students, educators, and community organizations...Come explore Washakie County without walls!

The Outdoor Classroom is a convenient, hands-on setting for natural resource education.

Ready to reserve now? Feel free, or read a little more about the program, and reserve at the bottom of the page.    

Outdoor Classroom Facilities

• A small amphitheater beneath shade trees, perfect for presentations, creative writing, or reflection.
• A picnic table
• Restroom (rental arrangements needed prior to event, a small fee may apply)
• A shelter/enclosed information center.

​Lesson Plans and Activities

Plant Studies

Our Outdoor Classroom includes:

• 16 varieties of grasses
• 13 varieties of trees & shrubs
• A stunning Xeriscape demonstration plot
• Range grass plots

Students can explore the life cycle of trees and plants. Studies may also include leaf shapes & classification, seed dispersal, plant identification, tree planting, & even nature scavenger hunts
The WCCD has field guides & many other wonderful resources available.
​Visit: Plants for more information.

​Bird Studies

Many species of birds are attracted to the habitat at the Outdoor Classroom.  Students might observe red-winged black birds, robins, doves, and many more. Possible bird studies include:

• Bird identification & watching
• Learning about adaptations of beaks & feet
• Understanding of habitats & niches
• Appreciation for birds.

The WCCD has field guides and binoculars available for avian studies.

​Water Studies

The Outdoor Classroom has its very own wetland. The pond is an excellent place to learn about:

• Amphibians, such as frogs, toads, & salamanders
• Capture tadpole & watch their fascinating development. Return them to the pond when they are mature.
• Learn about damselfly & dragonfly nymphs,  different types of larva, water striders and more.

​The WCCD has many tools from nets, to boots, to sorting trays to aid you in your scientific studies!
Visit: Water Quality for more information.