The boys beat the girls packing up this morning to the point that they had plenty of time for a great photo. #SISD #HartleyOEC
almost 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
gorup
While the Shroeder Cabin hasn't changed, everything around it has! #ThrowbackThursday #SISD #HartleyOEC
almost 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
Cabin
Classes are done for the day, so it's time to relax and play. #SISD #HartleyOEC
almost 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Last week, Jon LeFevre, SISD Behavioral Support Specialist, conducted a valuable professional development session at Hartley Outdoor Education Center. The training centered on effectively implementing the CHAMPS program and seamlessly integrating Social Emotional Learning into all aspects of Hartley OEC programming. #HartleyOEC #OurStory #SaginawISD
almost 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
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staff writing on papers on windows
Check out this video that Reese Adventure Club shared that features all of the fun STEM, outdoor education, and team-building activities you can experience at #HartleyOEC https://youtu.be/5a4b7diRjcE?feature=shared
almost 2 years ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Saginaw Public School District Admin team joined us this past Monday for a day of team building. They worked hard as a team to develop better communication, reinforced trust, and laughed their way through a photo hunt. Stronger teams for stronger communities. #SISD #HartleyOEC
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Hartley OEC has had numerous special visitors eagerly awaiting the return of students this fall! Excited that our first residential overnight group arrives Sept. 6th. #HartleyOEC#OurStory#SISD
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
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3 deer in yard
turkey in field
During a recent visit to Beaver Island, Eric Rutherford, the Program Director of Hartley OEC, engaged in a Population Ecology session. This session explored various aspects of the snake population, including population size, density, distribution, and dispersion. #SISD
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
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The Carrollton Public Schools Administration team joined the Hartley staff for a half day of team build and planning time to ensure a successful start to their school year! #HartleyOEC #SaginawISD
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Recently Hartley OEC Program Director, Eric Rutherford, spent several days at the CMU Biological Center attending the Beaver Island Educator Exchange. Topics included student driven learning, macroinvertebrates, snake population equality, invasive species, and ELA in science.
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
Photo of CMU Biological Station
Hartley is thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Stahlecker and the Valley Lutheran Art Students for their brilliant work on our new murals. It's been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with these talented local high school artists, and we couldn't be happier with the results! #SISD
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
mural of trees with bright color background
mural that says Hartley
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group of students in front of mural
Hartley OEC had some visitors early this morning! Staff have encountered this doe and her two fawns almost daily for the last few weeks. #HartleyOEC #Nature #SISD
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
Hartley OEC sign, doe and her 2 fawns
Summer school at Hartley is always a good time when our students are playing games, visiting with our animals, and exploring their natural surroundings! #HartleyOEC #SISD
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Summer school has arrived @HartleyOEC! Excited to partner once again with Saginaw Public Schools to offer a unique blend of hands-on learning and exploration. Students are connecting with nature, fostering an understanding of the environment while building academic skills.
about 2 years ago, Eric Rutherford
kids exploring nature
students at table writing
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students petting turtle
Everyone had a great time was had by all during White Pine's summer school trip to Hartley. The group focused on building trust, effective communication, and self-awareness. Evidently, taking a group photo of teens is its own team-building activity. 😉#HartleyOEC #SISD
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Carrollton Middle School brought over 20 students to Hartley for a week-long STEM and Leadership Camp. Students searched the water for aquatic life, learned to shoot archery, and put their leadership skills to the test. We can't wait for an even better camp next year! #HartleyOEC
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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Just a few of the animals found last week on our Hartley property during our Wetlands Class by Carrollton Middle School camp! #HartleyOEC
about 2 years ago, Paul Roose
Green Frog
Dragonfly
Red-backed salamander
Crayfish
Do you recognize these Hartley alum? On this #ThrowbackThursday we're celebrating all of our awesome students past and present! #HartleyOEC
about 2 years ago, Coty Kuschinsky
newspaper clipping
Saginaw ISD hosted a Principals LEAD professional development at Hartley this morning with Dr. Debbie McFalone and educators from around the state! Book your next PD or corporate retreat with us: https://qrco.de/hartley
about 2 years ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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retreat at hartley
retreat at hartley
retreat at hartley
retreat at hartley
The staff at Hartley would like to thank all of the students, teachers, counselors, and chaperones for a fantastic year! We served over 2,000 residential students and 1,200 day-trip students from 11 different counties. #SISD #HartleyOEC
about 2 years ago, Samantha Simons
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