Teachers can select from a variety of programs, described below. In this program for children in grades 3 through 12, students venture into the heart of an urban forest. Some take soil samples and analyze them for pH levels and texture, while others work together to identify plants and map the area's features. The teams conclude their efforts by planting trees and shrubs on the site they have been studying. Offered in various parks throughout the city.
Trees are an invaluable natural resource.
They grant shade, prevent erosion, serve as windbreaks and provide vital shelter and nourishment for wildlife. By participating in a variety of hands-on activities, students in Kindergarten through grade 2 learn about the importance of trees. Offered in Van Cortlandt Park and Seton Falls in the Bronx. This program, suitable for children in grades 3 through 6, takes place in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan. Participants learn about the Lenape, Inwood Hill's first residents, their lifestyle and culture while visiting rock shelters and middens.