Phone

(413) 245-1264

Email

info@norcrosswildlife.org

Opening Hours

Closed for the season.

Wilderness Explorers

Click the lesson title to learn more about the lesson including the state standards met, the lesson topics, and the included activities.

This lesson meets MA standards in science standards for grades pre-k, 1, 2, and 4 as well as MA standards in physical education for grades pre-k to 5.

Lesson topics: echolocation, native bats, keystone species

Activities include: active game, craft, nature hike (weather permitting)

This lesson meets MA standards in science standards for grades pre-k, 1, and 5 as well as MA standards in math for grades 1 and 2.

Lesson topics: water cycle, water conservation

Activities: water cycle game, graphing game data, nature hike (weather permitting)

This lesson meets MA standards in Science for grades k, 3, 4, and 5 and physical education standards for grades pre-k to 5.

Lesson topics: adaptations, camouflage, predator vs. prey

Activities include: hands-on exploration and comparison, active game, craft, nature hike (weather permitting)

Child in khaki pants and blue polo shirt crouching on a foot bridge with a child standing in a green shirt and jeans behind him. They are looking at nature.

Overview:

  • Programs are free of charge; however, reservations are required. We book on a first come, first served basis. You must submit a program contract to secure a date.
  • Materials are provided unless otherwise specified.  Please inquire about any additional materials that may be needed when scheduling a program.
  • We may accommodate up to a maximum of 25 students per group but can host multiple groups in one day/visit.
  • One chaperone to every 10 students is required.

To book a program, please e-mail Director of Education Caroline Cay Adams at cadams@norcrosswildlife.org.