Outside Campus

Nature Based

Our campus is located on Gilleland Creek on 7.24 acres of wooded land.  We have lots of erosion to study as the campus is on a hill going down toward the creek. 
 

Animal Husbandry 

Animal Husbandry involves a donkey, ducks, chickens, goats, and our new barn cats. Kids feed animals on a daily basis, prepare their food, clean up after feeding and protect them. Working with the animals helps to foster a more empathetic community and compassion in our students for their world.

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Animals to observe

These are animals that are existent on campus that our kids get to observe. Squirrels, turtles, fish, armadillos, opossums, raccoons, dragonflies and damselflies, snakes, and a huge variety of birds including owls, great blue herons, hawks, cardinals, hummingbirds and mockingbirds. 

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Outdoor Classroom Space

Our campus has many interesting outdoor classroom spots like our spider porch.

East Woods Outdoor Campus creates opportunities to learn while being surrounded by the natural world.

Gilleland Creek

Nature Literacy is often a favorite of both IOS Students and Teachers.

Students spend time at the creek every afternoon during Nature Literacy. Some choose to play in the creek, while others investigate the surrounding woods. 

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The Spider Porch is a cozy screened porch where you can often find classes or other small groups of children engaging in conversations, play, or instruction.