Environmental Education
One of the goals of the Mead Wildlife Area is to provide wildlife and environmental programs to the citizens of Wisconsin. These programs help to foster a sense of environmental stewardship, that through education we can achieve a better understanding of the values and issues of our wildlife and natural resources.
These programs may include tours of the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center's green building design
or the wildlife area, on or off site presentations and activity based programs. The Mead DNR staff, dedicated volunteers,
and UW system students come together to help achieve this goal.
The Mead Wildlife Area has served over 4,600 students from 40 different schools and 1,300 adults.
For a complete description of the programs opportunities, please view the
Environmental Education Opportunities brochure.
Photograph by Mead staff
Mead Education - Teacher Field Trip Information
In the packet below you will find information to help you prepare your students for visiting the Mead Wildlife Area. With a little bit of prior knowledge, a day at Mead becomes even more meaningful. We've included a map, a brief history of the area, some fun facts, key vocabulary, session concepts and guidelines for appropriate behavior while visiting the Mead.
Part of the purpose of this packet is to help you, the teacher, become familiar with what happens at Mead. We hope you will feel comfortable enough to jump in and help us teach these sessions. We know this material well, but you know and have a relationship with your students. When they see you diving in with excitement, you set an example for them; that what one learns at Mead and in the natural world is vital to our day-to-day living.
It is our goal to make each visitor a better environmental steward, and we appreciate your willingness to help in this effort.
Please call one week in advance of your confirmed schedule date to finalize program schedule and approach. Please return this completed form at your earliest convenience!