Prairie Ridge Ecostation

A field station dedicated to learning about sustainable living and experiencing the natural world. It includes an outdoor classroom and 38 acres of wetlands, bottomland forest, and a Piedmont prairie restoration

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• Lesson plan: Ecosystem problem solving Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.
• Lesson plan: Habitat—what's that? (Lesson one) This lesson helps students define what the word habitat means and what basic elements make up an animal's habitat.
• Lesson plan: HyperStudio animal project Students will create a multimedia project on an animal of their choice using the HyperStudio program.
• Kids' Planet An introduction to endangered species and environmental conservation.
• On the Prairie Explores the North American prairies and the animals and plants that live there.
• The World's Biomes Information on the major biomes on Earth is prewented on this site wiht short articles on each, along with a general article about the importance of biomes and conservation and preservation of biomes.
• North American Mammals Searchable database of all living mammals of North America with tool to create printable field guides.

Related pages

• Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs: Provides information about the natural history of the Hemlocks Bluff Nature Preserve and the plants and animals that live there.
• Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area: Originally settled by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area has a diversity of natural communities including undisturbed forest and a wide variety of wildlife species.
• North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences: Resources for learning about natural North Carolina including animals, snakes, insects and ecosystems.

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• Learn more about North Carolina, Wake County, biology, birds, ecology, ecosystems, environmental science, habitats, life science, natural history, nature centers, and science.

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This wonderful outdoor classroom provides an ideal setting for students to learn about the importance of creating and sustaining animal habitats as well as native trees and plants. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina students will be able to participate in programs that will spark their interest in the natural world.

The Ecostation is a new facility and field trip programming is being added. Beginning in April 2006, Prairie Ridge Ecostation is offering a two-hour program for 4th and 5th grade classes. Class size should range from 15 to 30 students. Students will explore the site and learn about adaptations and interdependence by performing bird identification and pond sampling activities. The experience will wrap up with an introduction to nature journaling. All materials are provided. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy after the program. The fee per class is $70. To make a reservation, contact Barbara Beaman at 919.733.7450 ext. 610 or send email to barbara.beaman@ncmail.net.

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