Hands on study of natural habitats impacts students like no other type of environmental learning. Field Experience programs can stand alone, be part of a series of field programs, or be paired with a classroom visit. LSPA staff have led programs in a variety of local aquatic habitats including Cricenti Bog, Esther Currier Wildlife Management Area at Low Plain, John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, on Lake Sunapee, area streams and brooks as well as school grounds. Locations for Field Experience Programs are selected based on the topic to be explored, age of the participants and transportation concerns. Activities are selected to meet the educational objectives of the teacher and to encourage active investigation of the program site.
Programs generally require more time than do classroom visits day to full day is best.
Sampling Macro-invertebrate Study Field Water Quality Testing Water Quality at the LSPA Lab LSPA is in a unique position to offer programs that give participants the opportunity to learn in a professional lab setting. Our state approved water quality lab is located at Colby-Sawyer College. LSPA staff analyzes hundreds of water quality samples each year for the monitoring of area lakes. Students are invited to the lab to learn testing and monitoring techniques by analyzing their own water samples and drawing conclusions based on their results. Lab programs are especially effective when paired with a Field Experience Program.