1. Lincoln Elementary Birding Trip
Bird watching is a very educational and popular activity. There are over 1,000 species of wild birds in the state of Wisconsin. Birds are put into different groups such as shore birds, land birds, water birds and night-time birds.
Commonly Spotted Birds in WI
American Robin
Red-Wing Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Yellow Finch
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-headed Finch
Cardinal
Baltimore Oriole
Grackle
House Finch
Eastern Bluebird
Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Mallard
Lincoln Elementary Birding Trip
What do Birds Eat?
Mrs. Rowe’s 5th Grade Class
Friday, April 12, 2011
Most birds like a variety of food such as:
Sunflower seeds
Safflower seeds
Suet
Nuts
And for a treat, put out:
Sugar water, jelly, bread products, and plenty of fresh water!
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.  ~Native American Proverb

2. Bubolz Field Trip Schedule:
Parents, please return this portion to Mrs. Rowe no later than Monday, April 5th letting us know whether your child will be participating or not. Thank you!
Bubolz
Nature Center
Bubolz Field Trip Schedule:
4815 N. Lynndale Drive
Appleton, WI 54913
10:00: Arrive at center
10:15-10:30: Meeting as a class in main lobby
10:30-11:00: Guided tour around nature center: Focusing on bird habitats
11:00-11:20: Lunch by pond
11:20-11:30: Bathroom breaks and clean up
11:30-12:30: Split up into groups to search for birds. (Use the binoculars and bird checklist if you see any birds)
12:30-12:45: Head back to the main lobby and report our findings
12:45-12:55: Bathroom breaks and get ready for departure
1:00: Get on bus and leave for school
___ My child will be attending
Bubolz Nature Center is home to many wildlife creatures and their surrounding habitats. There are many hiking trails and areas to take in the beautiful scenery. This is a favorite nature center to local bird-watchers. There are many different educational attractions that focus on young children.
___My child will not be attending
There is a $3.00 fee for the field trip. Please have your child pack a lunch to eat at the center.
___ I would like to chaperone
Thank you to all the chaperones!