St. Mary Catholic Community School 5th Graders Explore Gibson Woods Nature Preserve

The fifth-grade students at St. Mary Catholic Community School, along with their teacher, Mrs. Wysocki, recently enjoyed an exciting and educational field trip to Gibson Woods Nature Preserve.

Students spent the day exploring the preserve and connecting their classroom science lessons to the natural world around them. They took a hike through the beautiful nature preserve, observing the unique dune and swale landscape, plants, and wildlife along the way.

One of the highlights of the trip was a hands-on activity focusing on microscopic life in the swales. While visiting Gibson Woods students learned how these landforms are created and how they influence the plants and animals that live in the ecosystem. The interactive activity gave students an opportunity to experience science in a fun and meaningful way.

The field trip provided the fifth graders with a wonderful opportunity to learn outside the classroom, make observations, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the natural environment.

Mrs. Wysocki and her students enjoyed a day filled with exploration, hands-on learning, and appreciation for the unique ecosystems found right in their community. The experience was a memorable way to bring their science curriculum to life!

St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point serves students from Junior Pre-K (for three-year-olds) through eighth grade. St. Mary’s famous Spaghetti Supper will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.  For information call 663-0676