All activities are interdisciplinary and hands-on. Topics include plant sciences, ecology and environmental education, and they are designed to address curriculum needs and to promote interdisciplinary learning.
Students participate in interactive instruction, thematic tours and hands-on activities.
Pre-trip and follow up classroom materials are provided. Comprised of Pleasant Valley in Lenox and Canoe Meadows in Pittsfield, the sanctuaries offer teachers and students environmental literacy. All programs are interdisciplinary and offer outdoor education ranging from guided hikes to snowshoeing to canoeing. Schools are encouraged to contact them about integrating programs with curriculum. Utilizing its live animals, collections and surrounding habitats, the Museum offers hands-on programs to schools that focus on local natural history, ecology and archaeology.