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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 2016 Newsletter
The Hogtown Creek Watershed spans approximately 20 square miles within urban and suburban Gainesville, Florida. Loblolly Woods Nature Park is within this watershed and is within a short walking distance from Westwood Middle School. Loblolly Woods conta...