The goal of the Environmental Education Center is to increase the use of the school forest. This will foster a better understanding of our natural resources and environmental issues for the Antigo School District community.
Educational Benefits
Useable and accessible year round
Ability to accommodate larger groups of students
Address classroom standards through hands-on, experiential field investigations
Direct access to Noboken Lake
Equitable access
Space for housing the district’s taxidermy collection
Space for housing district’s outdoor recreation equipment
Community Benefits
Support for priorities identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment:
increase awareness and knowledge of leading a healthy lifestyle
improves students’ physical, mental and psychological health through exploring and investigating
increase physical activity which leads to improved mental and emotional health
Community Use - Family, community and business events
Increased recreational opportunities - building on county trail accessibility
Connection to the Ice-Age trail
Support for Local Economy
Support and educate students about the forest products industry in Langlade County
Over 600 jobs (5.8%) in Langlade Cty.
$90 million in output
Spark interest in the forest industry through awareness, demonstrations and related forest experiences
Serve as an introduction for a career pathway
Expose students and the community to responsible forest management
Collaboration with NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence
