Come out and learn something new!
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
FOR YOU & YOUR CLASS!
A number of our programs have been altered and somewhat downsized since the March 2010 fire. Once we are permanently located again in a new building our programs will return to their full capacity.
All programs meet NYS Learning Standards in Science, Social Studies,Arts and Language Arts. Programs can be adapted for all ages and grades. Each program is mixed with lecture, hands-on activities and fun! Power point programs available for grades 3 and up with our in-school programs. Programs can be scheduled on-site at our trails or off-site at your location. There is no fee for our programs, but donations or class memberships are always accepted. We ask for a minimum of 4 classes scheduled per school location. Call as far in advance to schedule programs.
Programs offered:
“Tree Truths”
Enjoy the woods and learn your trees & leaves at the same time. Take a close-up look at bark; see how each tree is different. Play a Tree ID game, make Bark Rubbings, a Tree ID book or learn a Tree song or poem.
“Fishy Facts”
Learn how fish survive, what types of fish live in the North Country and all kinds of fishy facts. See a fish skeleton up close too! Fish printing and fish songs or poems are the activity options.
“Turtle Trivia”
Learn all about native turtles, their place in history and how they survive our harsh seasons. Discover what made them so important in the Native American societies and how they helped keep track of the days. Live specimens, skeleton, skulls, shells, Turtle folk stories, Turtle crafts and songs are available.
“Flying Monkeys”
Monkeys!? Bats!!? What’s the difference? Not as much as you think! Students learn how much bats have in common with not just Monkeys, but humans. Help pass along facts so your students learn to appreciate bats, not fear them. Bat skeleton, skulls, mount, Bat games, craft, song or poems available.
“Goin’ Buggy”
Bugs, spiders, moths….don’t be afraid! Learn why insects are so important and how they support our ecosystem. Students will see how our food supply is affected by insects and what influence we have on that being positive or negative. Insect scavenger hunt, Predator vs Prey game, Bug crafts, song, poems or finger-plays available.
“Birds & Bird Feeding”
Amazing bird facts, migration stories, discovering bird songs, winter bird feeding lessons and much, much more. Bird mounts, feathers, bird calls and more are used. Students can make a recycled bird feeder, play an adaptation game an learn a song or poem.
“Snowshoeing”
Thousands of children and adults have learned to snowshoe at the Nature Center over the years. It will be an experience they will always remember. Snowshoe rentals are $5 a person. Explore nature in a whole new light, on snowshoes! No experience necessary.
“LadyBugs, Ladybugs!”
Ladybug invasion coming your way! Students learn about the many different kinds of ladybugs, what they eat and how they survive in this big world. Students explore ladybug symmetry, make a craft and learn a poem or song.
“CSI” (Critter Sign Investigations)
Tracks, scat and more! Investigate all of this cool critter stuff to learn who’s been where, doing what. Plaster tracks, stamped ID Track books, track/scat matching game and poem or song are all available.
“The Big St. Lawrence”
Learn the facts about the huge river right outside your door and find out why it’s so important world-wide. See how it has been changed and why. Explore the river habitat and all that fills it. Assorted mounts, river habitat activity, songs and poems available.
“Cross-country Skiing” – NO LONGER AVAILABLE SINCE THE FIRE -
If the logistics can all be worked-out, Cross-country Skiing programs can be offered to groups. Our ski set rentals are $4 each. This is the one program that we do set up an alternate date for, just in case the weather does not cooperate. Call for more information, including the number of volunteers you will need to gather.
- Trinity Catholic School’s 6th grade learns to Cross-Country Ski!
Friends of the Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park
PO Box 408 19 Robinson Bay Road
Massena, NY 13662
E-mail: ncrebirth@yahoo.com