Fairmount Outdoor Classroom |
Station Adoption List |
The Fairmount Outdoor Classroom was originally built by our sister Boy Scout Troop (Troop 30), but it is maintained by our Cub Scout Pack (Pack 30). This is our continuing Service Project to Fairmount and the PTO (our Chartered Organization).
Station 1 | Weather Station |
The Weather Station was donated to the Outdoor Classroom by the United States Weather Bureau. The unit had been retired and was restored by Boy Scout Troop 30 (as an Eagle Scout project).
All of the instruments were destroyed by vandals in 2005, and were replaced by Cub Scout Pack 30 in 2007. For information about each of the instruments, teaching aids, and weather observer’s forms, click here. Scouts, for information about how the Weather Station can be used to complete Cub Scout requirements & electives, click here. |
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Station 2 | Wildflower Area |
This area is planted with a variety of wildflowers to invite a variety of butterflies and songbirds into the Outdoor Classroom. |
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Station 3 | Geology Field |
This area is reserved for the display of rocks and minerals which are native to Missouri. A field in which students may touch, identify, compare, and contrast rocks. |
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Station 4 | Prairie |
Our Prairie was planted several years ago with numerous plants, Forbes, and grasses that are considered “endangered”. We are pleased that the Royal Catchfly plant was very successful in our prairie. |
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Station 5 | Mini Exhibits |
There are several small exhibits displayed in this area:
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Station 6 | Upland Forrest # 1 |
An area displaying trees and shrubs that are found in forest regions. |
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Station 7 | Pine Forrest |
An area of Austrian Pine, White Pine, Yellow Pine, and Cedar trees. |
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Station 8 | Butterfly Garden |
An area planted with flowers and plants that attract Butterflies. |
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Station 9 | Upland Forrest # 2 |
An area displaying trees and shrubs that are found in forest regions. |
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Station 10 | Perennial Bed |
Perennials are plants that grow year after year without having to replant. This bed contains Sweet Williams, Shasta Daisies, Iris, Tiger Lilies, Live Forever, and Peonies. |
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Station 11 | Wildlife Habitats |
Brush Piles are stacked to provide shelter for small wildlife (there are a number of wildlife habitats throughout the Outdoor Classroom).
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Station 12 | Animal Track Pad |
A variety of Animal and Leaf Prints are displayed in this station. Refer to the Animal Track Pad Answer Key for specific identification. |
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Station 13 | Laboratory Bench # 1 |
The laboratory benches can be used by students to study specimens from the Outdoor Classroom. |
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Station 14 | Marsh & Small Pond |
A natural drainage area where water is collected. An artificial pond is also buried in the area, providing students with an opportunity to study animal and plant life.
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Station 15 | West Border |
A number of trees and shrubs, offering shade and homes to wildlife, are displayed in this area. |
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Station 16 | Bridge |
The bridge provides students an excellent viewing point of natural erosion and plants used to control it. |
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Station 17 | Laboratory Bench # 2 |
The laboratory benches can be used by students to study specimens from the Outdoor Classroom. |
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Station 18 | Wildlife Food Plot |
The plot is planted with Milo, Millet, and Trailing Soybean; these are frequently used for feeding of wildlife. |
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Station 19 | Compost / Brush Pile |
Where grass, tree limbs, and other natural waste are broken down and recycled naturally.
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Station 20 | Tree Nursery |
Silver Maples, Pines, Rebuds, Oaks, Dogwoods, Sweet Gums, and other trees are located in this area. |
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Station 21 | Garden Area |
An area used by the Cub Scout Den’s to grow garden vegetables. |
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Bird Houses | |
A variety of Bird Houses are located around the Outdoor Classroom — how many can you find? |
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Lecture Area | |
The lecture area contains a podium and several benches, and can be used for demonstrations, presentations or lectures. |
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Pathways & Fence | |
A variety of pathways connect the various stations and display areas within the Outdoor Classroom, and the entire classroom is surrounded by a chain link fence. |
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Autumn Olive Border | |
A “natural border” between the Outdoor Classroom and neighbors was planted in 1983. The Autumn Olive provides privacy, food (berries), and nesting for inhabitants of the Outdoor Classroom. |
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Bobcat Bald Cypress(4) |
Badger Plum(8) |
Gray Fox Squirrel Scotch Pine(12) |
Human Cherry(16) |
Beaver Japanese Maple(3) |
Raccoon Opossum Rain Tree(7) |
Red Fox Striped Skunk White Pine(11) |
Muskrat Weasel Tulip(15) |
Black Bear-Fore Foot Redbud(2) |
Deer Otter Crabapple(6) |
Grizzly Bear Ginko(10) |
Timber Wolf Mulberry(14) |
Black Bear-Hind Foot River Birch(1) |
Coyote Mink Hackberry(5) |
Woodchuck Rabbit Maple(9) |
Cougar Pin Oak(13) |