Description
Great Blue Herons are deep observers, fast movers, and are vital to their habitat. We will study the same topics as the Red-tailed Hawk group (ages 6-8) but the older students will hike farther, learn more complex natural history concepts, and do more challenging projects.
This season each group will explore the many ecosystems of the Sanctuary from fields, to forests, to wetlands. How are these wild places the same or different? What plants and animals are waiting to be found in each? Through hikes, hands-on activities, and up-close observation of live animals, we will investigate the cycles and connections that these places share and also what makes them so wonderfully unique.
April 24: What are the Parts of an Ecosystem?
May 1: Life Cycles in the Vernal Pool
May 8: The Mystery of the Disappearing Log
May 15: Water Cycles in the Wetland
May 22: Who Eat Who in the Field?
May 29: Gnome Home Day - Sharing Resources in an Ecosystem
Make-up date is June 5th if needed should class be canceled due to weather. Please hold this date as well!
When
- Wed, Apr 24, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wed, May 01, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wed, May 08, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wed, May 15, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wed, May 22, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wed, May 29, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who
Age 9 - 11
Cost
- Child Members $132
- Child Nonmembers $156
Where
Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-887-9264 [email protected]
Instructors
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Bruce Menin - Ipswich River Field Teacher
Instructions
Check-in is outside in front of the sanctuary buildings. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the entire class. Please note that this is a drop-off class.