Schoolyard Habitats Are for the Birds (and Frogs, and Butterflies!)

The Partners Program works with some very special partners--these are the teachers, students, PTA's, school boards and school administrators. Together we restore wildlife habitat on school property.

 

Why Build an "Outdoor Classroom"? • The process of planning and building wildlife habitat provides children and communities with a unique hands-on experience. • A more diverse landscape offers many teaching opportunities in science, English, mathematics, social studies and art. • Children's play is an important part of learning. A more varied schoolyard provides opportunities for informal learning and nature observation. • Schoolyard habitat can be important for local and migrating wildlife and can help protect water quality of nearby streams. To find out how you can build an "Outdoor Classroom", contact your state Partners Coordinator.

An Outdoor Classroom in Oklahoma developed with the support of the Partners Program

To find out more about schoolyard habitats visit:

The Partners' Oklahoma web site on schoolyard habitat The Partners' Maryland web site on schoolyard habitat The National Wildlife Federation's education site and State Fact Sheets for Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.