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Welcome to our School Forest gallery

At Rib Lake Schools, we believe nature is the ultimate classroom. This space is dedicated to capturing the moments of discovery, scientific inquiry, and environmental stewardship that occur as our students explore the local ecosystem. From identifying native species to understanding forest management, see our curriculum come to life in the great outdoors.

Roots, Boots, and Big Ideas! Explore the wonders of our School Forest through the eyes of our students. This gallery celebrates the hands-on adventures of our young explorers as they hike, learn, and grow in our dedicated forest space. Whether they are tracking wildlife or studying seasonal changes, these photos capture the spirit of curiosity that defines our school.

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2nd graders learning about forest animals
2nd graders learning about forest animals
Elementary students learning about evergreen trees
Elementary students learning about evergreen trees
Elementary students learning about evergreen trees
Elementary students learning about evergreen trees
Elementary students spraying water in the woods
Elementary students spraying water in the woods
Group of girls sorting water organisms
Group of girls sorting water organisms
Mrs. Martin and students identifying leaves
Mrs. Martin and students identifying leaves
Mrs. Weik's class learning to read a map in the forest
Mrs. Weik's class learning to read a map in the forest
Mrs. Wiitala's class in the forest
Mrs. Wiitala's class in the forest
Student on edge of creek with net collecting samples from creek
Student on edge of creek with net collecting samples from creek
Two boys in the creek using nets to collect samples from the creek
Two boys in the creek using nets to collect samples from the creek
Three elementary students exploring along the boardwalk
Three elementary students exploring along the boardwalk
Students walking along the trail in the forest
Students walking along the trail in the forest
Three elementary girls identifying aquatic insects
Three elementary girls identifying aquatic insects
Students work to identify insects
Students work to identify insects
Students learning from the local DNR around his four wheeler
Students learning from the local DNR around his four wheeler
Students learning from a fire fighter and spraying water from tanks
Students learning from a fire fighter and spraying water from tanks
Students learning about exploring the woods
Students learning about exploring the woods
Students learning about mosquito larva
Students learning about mosquito larva
Students learning about animals in the forest
Students learning about animals in the forest
Students learning about amphibians
Students learning about amphibians
Students inspecting net after scooping out of the creek
Students inspecting net after scooping out of the creek
Students found piece of wood
Students found piece of wood
Students finding organisms under bridge in creek
Students finding organisms under bridge in creek
Mrs. Paul's class enjoying a book in the forest
Mrs. Paul's class enjoying a book in the forest
Local firefighter explaining forest safety
Local firefighter explaining forest safety
Mrs. Paul and her 1st grade students in the forest
Mrs. Paul and her 1st grade students in the forest
Kindergarteners exploring leaves along the forest floor
Kindergarteners exploring leaves along the forest floor
Identifying tress in the forest
Identifying tress in the forest
Elementary students walking along the boardwalk in sunshine
Elementary students walking along the boardwalk in sunshine
Elementary students learning about bark on three branches
Elementary students learning about bark on three branches
Elementary Student showing off his bug catch
Elementary Student showing off his bug catch
Elementary student ready to use his net to catch insects in the creek
Elementary student ready to use his net to catch insects in the creek
4th graders on new boardwalk
4th graders on new boardwalk
4-H Leader presenting to elementary students
4-H Leader presenting to elementary students
Students listing to nature discussion
Students listing to nature discussion
Group photo of students 2024 in School Forest
Group photo of students 2024 in School Forest
Students using nets in creek
Students using nets in creek
Clicking on these images will display the photo and photo caption before these images
2nd graders learning about forest animals Elementary students learning about evergreen trees
Elementary students learning about evergreen trees Elementary students spraying water in the woods
Group of girls sorting water organisms Mrs. Martin and students identifying leaves
Mrs. Weik's class learning to read a map in the forest Mrs. Wiitala's class in the forest
Student on edge of creek with net collecting samples from creek Two boys in the creek using nets to collect samples from the creek
Three elementary students exploring along the boardwalk Students walking along the trail in the forest
Three elementary girls identifying aquatic insects Students work to identify insects
Students learning from the local DNR around his four wheeler Students learning from a fire fighter and spraying water from tanks
Students learning about exploring the woods Students learning about mosquito larva
Students learning about animals in the forest Students learning about amphibians
Students inspecting net after scooping out of the creek Students found piece of wood
Students finding organisms under bridge in creek Mrs. Paul's class enjoying a book in the forest
Local firefighter explaining forest safety Mrs. Paul and her 1st grade students in the forest
Kindergarteners exploring leaves along the forest floor Identifying tress in the forest
Elementary students walking along the boardwalk in sunshine Elementary students learning about bark on three branches
Elementary Student showing off his bug catch Elementary student ready to use his net to catch insects in the creek
4th graders on new boardwalk 4-H Leader presenting to elementary students
Students listing to nature discussion Group photo of students 2024 in School Forest
Students using nets in creek
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