In this fun and informative new class, we’ll explore some of Marion & Polk County’s  most historic sites, we’ll encounter hidden parks and wetlands, and we’ll venture into several outstanding museums. We’ll also discover fantastic art works, recreational opportunities and beautiful gardens. Along the way, you’ll develop dozens of ideas for classroom lessons and field trips. Our explorations will take us to Willamette Mission State Park, (site of the first Methodist Mission in Oregon), and to the Marion County Historical Museum, where history will come alive. We’ll also focus on urban green spaces with visits to Salem’s Riverfront Park, Minto Brown Island and the Delbert Hunter  Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Dallas, OR. Also included will be visits to Salem’s Gilbert House Museum, the Polk County Historical Museum and the Jensen Museum of the Arctic in Monmouth. We’ll also take note of the area’s best art work, with a visit the Eco-Earth Globe and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Following this two day adventure, you’ll be prepared to teach your students more about local history, public art, native trees and plants, green spaces, and other relevant topics.

Section: A

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