Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility (WOLF)

Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility (WOLF) Our classrooms are located in the John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Education Center on the Bass Pro campus.

WOLF is a partnership between Bass Pro Shops, Wonders of Wildlife, and Springfield Public Schools where 46 fifth-graders are highly engaged in an inquiry-based comprehensive curriculum taught through the lens of conservation science.

Today WOLF braved the heat and explored the wilderness of Bois D'Arc, MO. From water quality analysis to hiking, we had ...
09/03/2026

Today WOLF braved the heat and explored the wilderness of Bois D'Arc, MO. From water quality analysis to hiking, we had a blast! We even went off road jn out yellow schoolbus. Ask your student about what cool wildlife they found.

WOLF 26/27 had its first field experience today, walking to and from Fassnight Creek! We learned how to walk like wolves...
08/28/2026

WOLF 26/27 had its first field experience today, walking to and from Fassnight Creek! We learned how to walk like wolves, saw some amazing bits of nature, asked good questions, and even got in the water with some kicknets! Here is to an amazing start to an amazing year!

On Friday, WOLF visited La Petite Gemme Prairie and Conservation Area. It was a ton of fun! Our students searched high a...
05/18/2026

On Friday, WOLF visited La Petite Gemme Prairie and Conservation Area. It was a ton of fun! Our students searched high and low through the grasses for flowers, plants, and animals.

Caving day! Today, WOLF explored Coffin Cave, gave back to the community with our annual service project, and enjoyed th...
05/01/2026

Caving day! Today, WOLF explored Coffin Cave, gave back to the community with our annual service project, and enjoyed the fantastic weather! The service projects were to remove and repurpose invasive species at Lost Hill Park (and the secret park, Fullbrite Park).

A special thanks to Justin from Outdoor Initiatives for this amazing opportunity! They are offering some really cool summer programs this year, so check out their page!

WOLF partnered with WOW for our first ever Wax Museam of Conservation heros! Our students learned about, researched, and...
04/22/2026

WOLF partnered with WOW for our first ever Wax Museam of Conservation heros! Our students learned about, researched, and found quotes from some of humanity's most famous leaders in consrrvation sciences. From Margret Murie to Zane Grey, WOLF made history come alive!

WOLF got a guided tour of the ecosystems and habitats at the Springfield Nature Center. Everything from bluebirds to blu...
04/14/2026

WOLF got a guided tour of the ecosystems and habitats at the Springfield Nature Center. Everything from bluebirds to bluebells was alive and actively displaying the splendor of spring in the Ozarks. Take your WOLF hiking, you'll be glad you did. 😊

WOLF learned how much of history can be found in Missouri caves today at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science today...
04/09/2026

WOLF learned how much of history can be found in Missouri caves today at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science today. With 100 new caves being discovered each year in Missouri alone, who knows what we will find next!

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