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Victoria Visits First Grade

By Mrs. Jan Heimgartner

Hinton School is very fortunate to have access to the educational opportunities offered by Victoria Shamblen, naturalist from Plymouth County Parks. The first grade classes were able to go to Hillview Park this fall for a lesson on habitats during their “Organisms” science unit. First graders learned that all habitats need space, shelter, food, and water. We have also taken advantage of in-class programs that Victoria provides. In October, she presented her lesson “Magnificent Mammals” to the first graders. This coincided with an integrated literature and science unit on bears and mammals. During Victoria’s visit, the students listened to the book Magnificent Mammoths, learned characteristics of mammals, and played the game “Is it a Mammal?” We are glad that we are able to take advantage of these programs. Thank you, Victoria!

Hillview

Recreation Area

 

Hillview, conveniently located one mile west of Hinton on county road C60, is the hub of outdoor recreation opportunities in Plymouth County.  The 250-acre Hillview Recreation Area contains a mixture of open grasslands, reconstructed prairie, woodlands, and wildlife habitat.  Year around outdoor activities that are available include camping, both primitive and modern; picnicking, including shelters, fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and cross country skiing over a network of trails that traverse the entire park; snow tubing; and hunting (October 15 through December 31) in a portion of the park set aside for this activity.  Hillview is also the site of the county’s resident elk herd.  Visit the herd during the fall or winter to see the majestic bull’s antlers.