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School and Group Programs at Arcadia
Arcadia has over 700 acres of protected land which includes vernal pools, mixed deciduous and conifer forests, marsh, hedgerow, grassland fields and floodplain forest.
Field Trips
Field trips to Arcadia are available to school and community groups on Thursday mornings throughout the school year, with at least one month's advance notice. Programs may be booked on other days with more advance notice. Please call the sanctuary to schedule.
Topics and recommended ages are listed below, and we would be happy to work with teachers to create a program which best meets their needs. Field trips may be 90 minutes in length for a fee of $7 per child, or 3 hours for $12 per child. There is no fee for chaperones.
| Trip Themes: | Intended for Grades: |
| Sensory Awareness | K-5 |
| Forest Discovery | K-7 |
| Animals in Winter | 1-6 |
| Signs of Wildlife | 1-6 |
| Ponding | 1-6 |
| New England Flora | 4-8 |
| Insects | K-6 |
| Adaptations | 2-6 |
| Night Hikes | 4-9 |
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Classroom and Community Visits
A Naturalist can come to visit your school or community group during the school year at a rate of $100/hr. We offer programs on a variety of themes that can be adapted to the ages and needs of your group of up to 40 people. Some involve slide shows, demonstrations or other activities. Programs may take place Tuesday-Sunday, including evenings. Please call at least one month in advance to schedule.
| Classroom Visits: | Intended for Grades (or ages): |
| Wildlife in Massachusetts | Grade 3-Adult audiences |
| Owls | Grade 1-Adult audiences |
| Adaptations | Grade K-6 |
| Nature in your schoolyard | Grades K-5 |
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Scouts at Arcadia
Girl scouts may schedule a program to meet the needs of a natural history/science related badge. Fees and hours depend upon the requirements of the badges.
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Contact Us
For more information please call Arcadia at 413-584-3009 or 800-710-4550.
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