Heartland Outdoor School offers 24 classes in a variety of subjects for grades four and up. Click on a subject below or scroll through the classes to view the class opportunities and more information.
Arthropods
In this Life Sciences class, students will discover and observe the natural habitats of terrestrial arthropods, and learn why arthropods are important to our (human) survival as well as the survival of the planet.
Backyard Buffet
Discover unusual and unexpected edible plants as we embark on a guided nature hike for this Life Sciences class. Nature is our “grocery store” as students learn to identify and safely sample native wild edible plants growing in and around our woods and fields.
Critter Scene Investigation
We need your help! We have stumbled across several crime scenes and we need YOU to aid us in our investigation! Predators run rampant all over Heartland property. For this Life Sciences class, put on your investigator caps, brush up on Sherlock Holmes and exercise your critical thinking to help us solve our wildlife mysteries!
Eco-Explorers
This Life Sciences class gives students a better understanding of the various relationships in the different ecosystems of Ohio. Hands-on exploration of forest, grassland, and wetland ecosystems will further knowledge and understanding of the intricate balance between living organisms and their habitat.
Eco-X-Stream
Hop on our wagons and hitch a ride down to the headwaters of Alum Creek for an exciting hour of creek-filled fun! We’ll discover the creatures that lie beneath the surface of the water, how they relate to one another in the food chain and how they contribute to understanding the health of a stream.
Mad About Mammals
Close your eyes and think of an animal. What animal comes to mind? Does it have fur? If it does, you thought of a mammal! Did you know mammals are found in every continent of the world? They have different characteristics to help them live within their habitats. In this Life Sciences class, students will get to meet a few of our amazing animal ambassadors. As students handle the animals, they will make observations and try to guess each animal’s habitat based on their characteristics.