Why Do We Need OWLS?

Each new generation eventually assumes responsibility for our environment. To help prepare children, it is necessary to emphasize educational programs that deal with ecology and wildlife. It is well established that "hands on" activities greatly enhance a student's ability to understand concepts and facts. One of the best ways to accommodate this is to provide natural environments at or near school property. Outdoor learning laboratories have been developed and used successfully for years by some schools. OWLS is designed to help stimulate more learning.