Rib Lake School District - New - School Forest Gallery

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.

2nd graders learning about forest animals

Elementary students learning about evergreen trees

Elementary students spraying water in the woods

Mrs. Martin and students identifying leaves

Mrs. Weik's class learning to read a map 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 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 animals in the forest

Students inspecting net after scooping out of the creek

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

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

4-H Leader presenting to elementary students

Group photo of students 2024 in School Forest