The Outdoor Classroom

Permission is needed to access the Outdoor Classroom. For information about activities and scheduling please email the Washakie County Conservation District at wccd@rtconnect.net.  
Students, educators, and community organizations......Come explore Washakie County without walls!

The Outdoor Classroom is a convenient, hands-on setting for natural resource education.
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Outdoor Classroom Facilities
  • A small amphitheater beneath shade trees, perfect for presentations, creative writing, or reflection.
  • A picnic table
  • Restroom
  • A shelter/enclosed information center.

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.
Reserve the Outdoor Classroom and its lesson plans here.
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Lesson Plans and Activities

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