Outreach Programs in Schools

Nature Classes Offered in Schools

Our outreach programs are nature classes offered in the classroom to schools and other organizations. Basic programs are one hour long. Extended programs are one and a half hours long and can include an outdoor component.

In-School Program Price List*
Program length	First Program	Additional Program (on the same day)
One Hour	$160	$130
1.5 hours	$235	$210
Assembly	$415	$365
*There is an additional fee of $40 for the "Whooo's Eating Who?" program to cover the cost of owl pellets. There will be an additional transportation fee of $.44 per mile for each day at a site.

Never Say "Ugh" to a Bug Pre-K to Grade 5
Students will experience these adaptable creatures up close as they are visited by real insects, such as the Giant Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches. This program teaches students to appreciate the unique characteristics of insects and explains metamorphosis and insects' importance in the environment. Extended programs can include outdoor insect hikes on the school grounds.

Scaly or Slimy? Pre-K to Grade 6
Real live reptiles and amphibians “visit” the classroom to help teach children the different characteristics of these two animal families. Students will get to touch the animals and watch some get fed while learning about conservation and respect for all living things.

Bird-Brained 1 Pre-K to Grade 6
What makes a bird different from other animals? Students will find out about feathers, beaks, feet, bird songs and other avian adaptations through hands-on activities, visuals, sounds, bird mounts and "touchables." Extended programs can include bird observation walks on the school grounds.

Bird-Brained 2 Grades 3-8
Building a nest is no easy task! In this program, cooperative groups will get the opportunity to examine a variety of nests, dissect a nest, collect data, and draw conclusions based on their findings. Extended programs can include a student nest building activity.

Rainforest Revue Grades 2-8
Vivid slides and a rainforest backdrop help to "transport" students to the tropics as they learn why rainforests are so important. Students will learn about the amazing adaptations of rainforest animals and plants and feel as if they are actually in the forest itself. This program is adaptable for either classroom groups or assembly programs.

Rock On! Grades 3-8
Students will learn to use rock samples and a simple dichotomous key to identify common sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Cooperative groups will explore the rock cycle and try out various scientific tests to gather more information about their rocks.

Water You Talking About? Grades 4-8
Using the "Enviroscape" 3-D model, students will see how a watershed works and what causes point and non-point source pollution. Every student will get an opportunity to participate, and all will leave with a better understanding of the importance of caring for our water resources.

Save Our Species Grades 4-8
Through cooperative games, visuals, and "touchables," students will learn the 5 main reasons why animals and plants become endangered. New Jersey's endangered species and conservation issues will be discussed, as well as global issues that affect our lives locally.

“Whooo's Eating Who?” Grades 4-8
Dissecting owl pellets is a fascinating hand-on activity that will captivate your students. Small groups will try to determine an owl's diet and assemble the skeletons they find in their pellets to draw conclusions about food webs in nature.

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