
Whitefish Trail Field Trip (3-4)
Forest Ecology
Field Trip Description
Lion Mountain Trailhead. Max 50 Students/ 2 Classes. (**If the available dates, times, and/or class size restrictions do not work for your needs, please do not hesitate to email us, so we can work on a solution.) *WHITEFISH LEGACY PARTNERS RELIES HEAVILY ON VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE FIELD TRIPS HAPPEN. BOOKING THIS FIELD TRIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. WE WILL NOTIFY YOU THAT THE FIELD TRIP IS CONFIRMED VIA EMAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.* Field Trip Description: Through hands-on activities and exploration of the Whitefish Trail, students will learn about the relationship animals have to their environment. They will explore what squirrels need to survive, identify predator vs. prey defining characteristics, and work together to build habitats that reflect animal needs. Essential Questions: Why do squirrels survive in this environment? What can we learn about an animal by examining its scat and skull? Instructional Goals: 1. Understand what a squirrel needs for survival. 2. Identify the key components of animal (squirrel) survival on the Whitefish Trail. 3. Understand how a squirrel’s unique structure contributes to its survival. 4. Examine animal skulls and scat for evidence if the animal was a predator or prey, herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore. 5. Create a model of a habitat that would be appropriate for a predator or prey of their choice and include what the animal would need to survive. Educational Standard(s): 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Overview: - “Why do I see so many squirrels?” activity - Hike on the Whitefish Trail - Scat and Skulls - Habitat Building - Lunch at the Learning Pavilion




Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your Whitefish Trail Field Trip, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. Whitefish Legacy Partners might choose to cancel a field trip due to extreme weather conditions, so please be sure to check your email the morning of the trip.
Contact Details
4068623880
info@whitefishlegacy.org
525 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA