Happy Dancing Turtle works with schools to supplement existing curriculum content related to environmental sustainability. Our staff is available to meet with curriculum coordinators, teachers, staff, and superintendents to discuss what Happy Dancing Turtle can offer educationally, including the use of the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus as a learning resource. HDT also offers in-service workshops and presentations for educators and administrators.
Happy Dancing Turtle is currently working with the Pine River-Backus School District to supplement existing Character Education lessons with environmental stewardship activities. In addition, a variety of resource material is available for teachers who are interested in incorporating sustainable living topics into their classroom activities.
Classroom
Serving Pre-K-12 classrooms, Happy Dancing Turtle staff offers activities covering a variety of sustainable living topics such as: recycling, composting, insects, pond life, papermaking, orienteering, water cycle, trees and much more. We tailor our lessons and materials to fit each teacher's individual needs and incorporate hands-on and outdoor components into our lessons.
Teachers interested in taking a field trip are welcome to visit the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus where Happy Dancing Turtle staff will lead students on a tour of the campus. Hands-on activities enhance the experience.
Schoolwide Programs
We develop and participate in schoolwide programs such as Zero Waste Day, Arbor Day, Earth Day, Wellness Fairs and other events related to sustainable living. We are also available to offer assistance in implementing schoolwide programs such as recycling, composting, gardening, etc. Happy Dancing Turtle offers classes through Community Education for both children and adults.
