Cathy Drew, executive director of The River Project, demonstrates a fish trap . A field trip to The River Project connects visitors of all ages to life on the City's waterfront. Field trips engender concern for the local aquatic environment and people's relationship to it by introducing participants to the diverse life and ecology of the Hudson River Estuary and to issues of urban ecology in our community. Field trips are led by guides involved in scientific research at The River Project, and are customized to fit the age, goals and expectations of your group. A trip includes orientation and introduction to the regional ecology and an in-depth, interactive tour of the Estuarium exhibit.
Students meet hundreds of local fish, crabs, shrimp and shellfish.
Field trips can be scheduled anytime for April through October, by phone, fax or e-mail. The maximum group size is 24 for children up to fifth grade, and 36 for fifth grade and older. A minimum of one teacher or chaperone is required per 12 students. The River Project is open to the public from 11am to 5pm daily, no appointment needed, at no cost. Free tours are available upon request.