
We are excited to have the Francis Reh administration team and staff booked for a back-to-school team-building session this August. Are you interested in a dynamic team-building opportunity to kick off the 2024/2025 school year? Our session days are filling up quickly, so don’t delay. Click here for more: https://hartley.sisd.cc/o/hoec/page/team-building


Hartley OEC extends a heartfelt thank you to Vic Bungi, SISD Executive Director of Instructional Services, and Jon Lefevre, SISD Behavior Support Consultant, for graciously lending their expertise at our Professional Development Day. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed the insightful discussions on the continued integration of state standards, CHAMPS implementation, and the CASEL components. #SISD #HartleyOEC



TEACHERS: Hartley OEC values your insights! As we gear up for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year, your input is crucial in tailoring our programs to meet your educational requirements. We ask that you please take a moment to fill out our brief survey. Your feedback will guide us in enhancing our services to benefit you and your students. Together, let’s pave the way for an enriching learning experience. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ksVJ-8x8zZqtaNAohPPQSqmHwLH_1Mo0PaRGBHCwUWE/edit


Hartley OEC would like to give a HUGE thank you to Glenn and everyone with the SISD facilities department for their assistance in prepping the wood for some blue birdhouses. These blue birdhouses will be used in conjunction with our Place/Project Based program with Kolb Elementary. We cannot wait to see the students build and place them throughout Hartley’s property.#SISD #HartleyOEC


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We were thrilled to welcome the 3rd graders from Kolb Elementary to Hartley OEC for an enriching Place-Based/Project-Based learning experience! During their visit, students learned about the world of Michigan lumberjacks and trees. They honed their logging skills and even crafted their very own log end mark! It was a day filled with hands-on learning and memorable experiences. Stay tuned for more adventures at Hartley OEC! #SISD #HartleyOEC




With fresh snow, we get to spot some incredible tracks. These bird tracks were spotted on the back balcony. #Hartley #SISD



Naturalist Paul Roose caught and banded a wild Grey Slate Junco as part of a program for the Peace students. After they got a chance to pet it, one lucky student got to release it off the balcony. #HartleyOEC #SISD





#ThrowbackThursday (circa 1993) to when Saginaw ISD's Executive Director of Finance, Dave Smith, visited the one-room schoolhouse at Murphy Farms for a field trip!


The Kolb 5th graders met Hartley's French Voyageur during their PBL (Place/Project Based Learning) monthly trip. They learned about the fur trade, ate pea soup, and journaled about their experience. #HartleyOEC #SISD #LivingHistory




The staff at Hartley always cherishes reading 'thank you' notes from our visitors! This fall, we were delighted to host students from Weiss Elementary. It was a wonderful experience for our team, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming even more guests next year! #HartleyOEC




While preparing for the winter storm, Health Officer Sam Simons stumbled upon animal tracks. The first was approximately the size of a silver dollar, and the second was slightly larger. Can you help identify these tracks? #HartleyOEC #SISD




While preparing for the winter storm, Health Officer Sam Simons stumbled upon animal tracks. The first was approximately the size of a silver dollar, and the second was slightly larger. Can you help identify these tracks? #HartleyOEC #SISD




We’re excited to welcome students back to Hartley OEC next week! During our break, Hartley staff took the opportunity to get out on the trails to tackle some general maintenance! #HartleyOEC #SaginawISD



Welcoming 2024 with open arms at Hartley Outdoor Education Center! May this year bring new adventures and endless learning under the stars. Happy New Year! 🌟 #HartleyOEC


Hartley OEC’s volunteer day last Saturday was truly amazing! A heartfelt thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who joined us. For our first project, we started constructing a brand-new boardwalk to Beaver Creek. #HartleyOEC #OurStory




Join us Sat. Dec. 16th from 9 to 2:00 for a day of community spirit and outdoor upkeep. It’s an excellent opportunity for all of us to come together and ensure Hartley is looking its absolute best for our students and community. Register at https://forms.gle/LKckYy2qdyKkKhuc9.


It's Holiday Cookie time with the students of Arrowwood. The kids were so excited to decorate and eat their dessert today! #HartleyOEC #SISD





Recently, the Village of St. Charles hosted their Old Fashioned Christmas weekend. As part of the celebration, the St. Charles Elementary 5th grade class donated a tree to be raffled, and their theme was… Hartley Outdoor Education Center! #HartleyOEC #OurStory


This week, Hartley OEC Program Director Eric Rutherford received a pleasant Facebook reminder of the time his son, Finley, experienced the 3-day, 2-night residential program at Hartley OEC. We couldn’t resist sharing a #ThrowbackThursday photo from Eric’s own time at Hartley. How cool is it that both father and son have made memories at Hartley? #HartleyLegacy #SISD #HartleyOEC

