PROGRAM |
DESCRIPTION |
GRADES |
FIELD TRIP |
IN SCHOOL |
FEES |
| Sensory Stroll |
Identify & explore the five senses through the natural world with a hike that includes interactive games & activities along the trails. |
preK-1 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| Animals, Animals |
Interact with live animals from the region to discover how adaptations help species to succeed in nature. |
preK-6 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| West Virginia Handle on Science: Tree Detectives |
Investigate the parts of the tree, explore leaf shapes, and discover the animals in the canopy. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations. |
K |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Along the Trails |
Hike along the A.B. Brooks Discovery Trail System and learn about plants, animals, and their interactions. |
K-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Earth Week |
Form “Earth Groups” for activities on the trail that emphasize human relationships with nature. Offered April 21-25. |
K-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Maple Sugaring |
Maple Sugaring Tap sugar maple trees, collect sap, make syrup, and explore the history of maple sugaring. Offered March 6-28.$$ |
K-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| West Virginia Handle on Science: Plant Detectives |
Investigate native trees, shrubs, and herbs, explore plant parts, and discover products made from local plants. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations. |
1 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Invent an Insect |
Discover specific characteristics unique to insects. Build an insect with provided materials & create a folktale to explain how the insect lives. |
1-6 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| Invertebrate Exploration |
Search for and survey terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates using aspirators, D-nets, and bug boxes. |
1-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| It’s for the Birds |
Examine a variety of local birds & their nests. Investigate nest construction and why birds use nests. |
1-6 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| Native American Appreciation |
With accurate and factual information, explore the lives of Indians as real people. Discover ancient Indian skills that men and women needed for survival. Learn the role plants and animals played in the lives of the early Native Americans.on the web |
1-6 |
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$300 assembly |
| Tree-mendous Trees |
Age trees using tree cookies & cores. Build a “human” tree using students & measure trees like a forester. |
1-6 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| West Virginia Handle on Science: Butterfly Detectives |
Investigate metamorphoses, explore insect parts and discover native butterfly populations. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations |
2 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| West Virginia Handle on Science: Crayfish Detectives |
Investigate crayfish anatomy, behavior, and ecology, explore crayfish habitats, and discover crayfish living in burrows and streams along our trails. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations. |
3 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Biodiversity of a Stream |
Explore aquatic life and what it reveals about the biological health of a stream through observation, sampling and basic identification skills. |
3-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Owl Pellets |
Learn the importance of owls on prey populations and the anatomy of small mammals and birds by dissecting owl pellets. |
3-6 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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| West Virginia Handle on Science: Forest Detectives |
Investigate the niches of the forest, explore the ecology of birds and deer, and discover specific habitat needs of local animals. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations. |
4 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Where Two Worlds Meet |
Explore trade between the natives of North America and European colonials in the 18th century. First person interpretation of the life of “Tagajuht” (Chief Logan of the Mingo’s). Apple cider pressing, plant identification, and interactive trading post stations. Offered November 5-9 |
4-6 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum |
| Winter Lodge |
This daytime or overnight program includes building a fire with flint and steel, atlatl throwing, Native American food, games, and stories, and tepee tours. Offered only Jan & Feb. |
4-6 |
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Overnight: $27/student Day Program: $12.50/student |
| Weather |
Use observation, reading, recording and researching skills to make a daily weather forecast. |
4-7 |
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Field Trip: $4/student $60 minimum
In-School: $5/student $75 minimum
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| West Virginia Handle on Science: Micro-world Detectives |
Investigate the need for microorganisms, explore fungi, protests, Paramecium, and Euglena, and discover microbes living in our ponds, streams, and forests. Designed to enhance West Virginia Handle on Science program through outdoor investigations. |
5 |
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$4/student
$60 minimum
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| Teambuilding |
Establish and develop greater collaboration and trust between members of your team. Interactive exercises, team assessments, and group discussions enable groups to cultivate sense of teamwork. |
5-12 |
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Field Trip: 4/student $60 minimum
In-School: 5/student $75 minimum
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