Walk Schedule

The Harrington Big Backyard Program uses nature walks to provide hands-on learning in science and social studies, while incorporating writing, math, and art - as well as the student's own natural curiosity skills. These walks were designed specifically for Harrington by naturalist Bev Morrison.

Observation, learning to ask good questions, problem solving, and respect for the natural environment are emphasized throughout the program.

Overview of Walks
	Seasonal Walks	Curriculum
Kindergarten	Fall Winter Early Spring Late Spring	Plants and Seasonal Changes
Grade 1	Fall Winter Early Spring Late Spring	Animals Through the Seasons
Grade 2	Fall Late Fall Winter	Native American Use of Plants Soil Water, Snow & Ice
Grade 3	Fall Spring	Mini-Creatures Colonial Use of Plants
Grade 4	Winter Spring	Tree Identification Geology at Whipple Hill
Grade 5	Fall Late Fall Winter Early Spring Late Spring	Forest Ecosystems Journaling and Fall Ecosystem Elements of winter/tracking Spring Ecosystems Scavenger Hunt

All walks take place in the schoolyard unless otherwise noted.

Fall-before end of October, Winter-before winter break, Early Spring-April, Late Spring-May, early-mid June