Kathy Waldera

2025 marks Kathy's 26th year in Environmental Education! Currently the Saunters/Think Outside Project Coordinator for the Ice Age Trail Alliance in Wisconsin.  With the support of Volunteer Educators we were able to get 9000+ 4th graders on the Ice Age Trail helping students to connect to "their place" across the state.

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Science Lesson: Hibernation
In this lesson, students learn how seasonal patterns affect animal behaviors and how our changing environment impacts them.

Inquire: Students activate background knowledge and curiosity about seasons and animals in their community.
Investigate: Students explore regional hibernating animals through an activity and a read-aloud.
Inspire: Students learn how scientists use observation to study animal adaptations and how they can help. 
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