Volunteer Resources
Dive into our NIC Volunteer Resources and discover essential tools to effectively share your passion for nature with young students. Find guidance, support, and materials to create engaging and unforgettable experiences in the classroom
Who to Contact
Teaching
Field trips – Courtney Cox-Poulsen
Scheduling and substitutes – Jane Lazarevic
Teaching materials and teaching questions- Beverly Hanson, Cheryl Ammel, Deb Stone
Kindergarten & 1st Grade – Beverly Hanson, Cheryl Ammel
2nd & 3rd Grade – Deb Stone
Niche work days – Beverly Hanson
Photocopies – Beverly Hanson
Volunteer training and recruitment –
Committee Business
Committee agenda and budget – Beverly Hanson
Committee minutes –
Contact information updates – Jane Lazarevic
Donations –
Expense reimbursement – Sally Mueller
Niche room management – Courtney Cox-Poulsen, Beverly Hanson
Purchases of books and other items – Courtney Cox-Poulsen, Beverly Hanson
Web page – Jane Lazarevic
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Contact List
Class Assignments by School All Months
Nature in the Classroom Dates
Calendar
Directions to Schools (Google Sheets)
Directions to Schools (PDF)
Expense Reimbursement Form (PDF)
October
Schedule
October Calendar
Lesson Plans
1st Grade: Turkeys and Seeds
1st Grade Resource Sheet: All About Turkeys
1st Grade: Turkey Snood, Wattle and Beard Photos
2nd Grade: Urban Spaces
3rd Grade: Birds
November
Schedule
November Calendar
Lesson Plans
1st Grade: Deer
2nd Grade: Preparing for Winter
3rd Grade: Fox
December
Schedule
December Calendar
Lesson Plans
1st Grade: Spider
2nd Grade: Weather
2nd Grade: Wind Chill Chart
2nd Grade: Wind Chill Chart Instructions
3rd Grade: Wolf
January
Schedule
January Calendar
Lesson Plans
Kindergarten: Skunk
1st Grade: Woodchuck
2nd Grade: Owls
February
Schedule
February Calendar
Lesson Plans
Kindergarten: Raccoon
1st Grade: Bear
1st Grade: Bear Trivia
2nd Grade: Tracking
March
Schedule
March Calendar
Lesson Plans
Kindergarten: Beaver
1st Grade: Plants
2nd Grade: Trees
2nd Grade: Sugarbush Spring Educator’s Guide
Page 6: How the Sap Flows
Page 9: Making Wisconsin’s Sweet Treat
Page 11: Tools for Making Maple Syrup
April
Schedule
April Calendar
Lesson Plans
Kindergarten: Turtle
Kindergarten: All About Turtles Resource Sheet
Kindergarten: Turtle Resources for Classroom Teachers
1st Grade: Birds
1st Grade: Bird Nest Notes
1st Grade: Instructions for Handling Nests and Story Cards
1st Grade: YouTube Videos for Birds and Nests
2nd Grade: Earth Day