Natural Science Kits
Siskiyou Environmental Education Center (SEEC) is proud to offer Natural Science Kits to educators in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties. The kits investigate the local ecology of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion from birds and mammals to streams and forests. Each kit revolves around student centered, hands-on activities and contains unique, biological specimens for students to explore.
Local educators may check out Natural Science Kits for FREE! Kits are reserved on a first come, first served basis and may be kept by educators for a two-week period. The Southern Oregon Education Service District (ESD) courier provides FREE delivery to and from public schools in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties. If the ESD courier does not serve your school or organization, educators can pick up and return kits on campus at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.
To reserve a kit:
Please contact the SEEC office at seec@sou.edu
Include the following information in your reservation:
- Name and contact information
- School/organization
- Kit requested
- Dates needed. Please include 2 back-up dates in case the kit is already checked out.
Please note that transportation days to and from the school/organization are included in the two week use period.
Kits Available:
Endangered Species updated!
Fire Ecology updated!
Forest Ecology updated!
Coming Soon:
The SEEC office and EE students are working hard to create and renovate kits. Please check back soon for the following kits:
Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
Geology
Watersheds: Salmon & Streams
Wetlands
Additional Natural Science Resources:
Amphibian Toolbox: Tools for identifying and collecting local amphibians.
Binoculars: Ten pairs of binoculars available for class field trips.
SEEC Library: SEEC library contains science texts, nature-inspired novels and essays, educational journals, Master’s theses, educational videos, field guides, and natural science curriculum resources.
The Natural Science Educational Kits were created by Environmental Education Graduate Program students in partnership with SOU faculty and local organizations such as the Bear Creek Watershed Education Partners and the Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.