Wisconsin Mammals Education Trunk

The Wisconsin Mammals Education Trunk is designed to teach youth about the state's wealth of mammals, their natural history and management. This self-contained education trunk consists of an interdisciplinary curriculum paired with hands-on materials and audiovisuals. The lesson plans are intended for school children from kindergarten through tenth grade and all are correlated to Wisconsin Department of Instruction state academic standards.

The trunk includes pelts, skulls, track molds, pictures, videos, books and games emphasizing some of Wisconsin's most popular and several misunderstood mammal species. Also included is a 16 program curriculum covering such topics as "Mammals and Their Signs", "Trail Tracker", and "The Story of Wildlife Management." Teachers, scout leaders, and other educators are welcome to borrow the trunk, free of charge for up to two weeks.

Currently one trunk is available for you to check out through the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The opportunity exists to replicate this education tool for other natural resources educators and properties. To reserve the trunk, or find out how you can create your own, contact Horicon Marsh.

Contact Information

Bill Volkert
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
N7728 Hwy 28
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 387-7860

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