While walking on the path your group can pass through numerous historical towns that have 19th century bridgetender houses, remnants of locks and cobblestone spillways. The park is also and excellent area to examine pristine floodplain habitats, upland habitats as well as stream and pond ecology.
Groups can come and assess the water quality of the canal and a variety of streams and rivers.
The naturalist can lead a hands-on program allowing the group to enter a water system in search of stream life. After identifying the species found, students will be able to assess the water quality. Educational active games showing the children special adaptations of some stream creatures and how pollutants effect these creatures is also available on request. The naturalist can assist in water testing for different parameters, but the participants will have to supply the materials needed. Guided nature and historical walks are available.