Kelleys Island Schools Field Station

10/23/2026

Another Great Day at the Kelleys Island School Field Station!

Norwalk’s freshmen spent the day at the Kelleys Island School Field Station for a fun-filled day of hands-on learning!

We started at the bird banding station, where every student had the opportunity to release a banded bird and learn why scientists band and monitor birds. Next, we collected water samples and headed to the lab to examine plankton under the microscope. We wrapped up the afternoon exploring geology before heading back to catch the ferry.

It was a wonderful day of discovery, exploration, and learning about the natural world!

10/02/2026

On September 30, 2026, a proposed settlement was filed in federal court over the monarch butterfly’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) proposed listing. If the court approves it, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) must submit its final decision on whether to list the monarch to the Federal Register by June 6, 2030. The settlement sets a deadline. It does not decide the outcome, and monarchs are not currently protected under the ESA.

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09/17/2026

What a great day of hands-on learning on Kelleys Island! 🌿🦋🔬

Today, we welcomed Huron’s 7th graders for a day of exploring the incredible natural resources of Lake Erie and the islands—and we lucked out with beautiful weather!

We started the morning at the bird banding station with Tom and Paula Bartlett, followed by a tour of the iconic Glacial Grooves with Kelleys Island State Park Manager Chris Ashley. We wrapped up the day by tagging monarch butterflies and heading into the Field Station lab to examine plankton samples we collected from Lake Erie under the microscopes.

These students had some amazing opportunities to experience science firsthand while learning more about Lake Erie, wildlife, migration, geology, and the importance of protecting our island ecosystems.

Thank you to Tom and Paula Bartlett, Chris Ashley, our teachers and chaperones, and everyone who helped make today’s field trip such a great experience for the students! 💚

We loved having Huron’s 7th graders on Kelleys Island!

09/16/2026

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work! Thank you, everyone, for an incredible year!
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Recognizing a year of education, conservation, those who make it happen

09/13/2026

Today is our last Science Sunday. Join us as we celebrate another great year.
State Park Pavilion at 1PM

09/12/2026

🦋 JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! 🦋

Join us at 1:00 PM at Kelleys Island State Park as we celebrate another incredible year of community, conservation, and environmental education!
Come hear updates on our Kelleys Island Pollinator Habitats, take part in Monarch Butterfly Tagging, and help us celebrate the many ways our community, partners, sponsors, and donors helped make 2026 another memorable summer.

09/11/2026

Join us this Sunday at the Kelleys Island State Park Pavilion to Celebrate another great year of education and fun!

09/06/2026

Join us today for Monarch Tagging at the Kelleys Island School! 10AM until 12 PM

09/06/2026

Join us tomorrow!