Welcome to Hands on the Land
America’s national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges, waterways, and other public lands comprise nearly one-third the area of the United States, and thus offer unique teaching and learning opportunities. Hands on the Land, a national network of field classrooms, connects students, teachers, families, and volunteers to these special places all across America. Within the communities of Hands on the Land sites, public, non-profit, and private partners customize hands-on experiences using local natural, historical, and archaeological settings to bring classroom learning to life.
Fall 2012 Newsletter
Traveling across the country, one cannot help but think about the exploration of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (LC&E) touched many places, taught a country about the cultures in the wilderness, and started a westward expansion that would...Continue Reading