Hike through the forest searching for nests and learning owl calls. Learn the weird life stories of beetles, dragonflies, bees, true bugs and all their 6-legged relatives. Students use butterfly and sweep nets, hand lenses and field microscopes to catch and identify insects. Bugs will be released, except for a select few that may be taken back to the classroom for further study. From slimy slugs to clever foxes, all life in the forest is inter-dependent.
Students explore the forest, learning woodland ecology through hands-on experiments and discovery.
Program emphasis may be adapted to meet teacher's needs. Students will use nets and field microscopes to catch and identify pond life, gaining an understanding of developmental metamorphosis of animals and the importance of wetlands. Birdwatching year-round Learn about avian characteristics and adaptations for flight. Hike through forest and meadow looking and listening for birds and searching for their nests. Students will learn proper use of binoculars , study stuffed bird specimens and learn local bird songs.