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Search along sanctuary trails for tracks and signs of the plants and animals that live there. Observe similarities and differences in body parts, structures, behaviors, and functions as you investigate what it means to be adapted to their home.
FIELD TRIPS On-Site School Field Trips: 1 Hour First group (up to 15) $130 Additional groups of 15 $100 1.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $145 Additional groups of 15 $115 2 Hours First group (up to 15) $170 Additional groups of 15 $140 2.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $190 Additional groups of 15 $160
Explore field, forest, or wetland habitats to discover the amazing ways plants and animals use their unique adaptations to thrive—from behaviors to deal with changing seasons to structures to disperse seeds or body parts to hunt underwater—and more. Program can focus on animals, plants, or both and explore in different seasons.New program created by Melissa Hansen 2022-04-08 12:40:51
Per Group of up to 15 students: 1.5 hours 1st group: $145 additional groups: $115 each * All 1:1 aides and Nurses are free ** 1 free adult per group of 15 students in addition to above *** Each additional adult 1-2.5 hours are $11 each
Explore evidence of the short-term and long-term changes in the landscape by examining signs of erosion and weathering, glacial features, and soil composition.
On-Site School Field Trips: 1 Hour First group (up to 15) $130 Additional groups of 15 $100 1.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $145 Additional groups of 15 $115 2 Hours First group (up to 15) $170 Additional groups of 15 $140 2.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $190 Additional groups of 15 $160 3 Hours First group (up to 15) $220 Additional groups of 15 $180 4 Hours First group (up to 15) $270 Additional groups of 15 $230
$200 for series
Students will visit the fields, forest, and marsh to identify how organisms relate with one another (predation, mutualism, competition, dependency, and parasitism) and delve into adaptations and trophic levels. We will also discuss and explore the temperate biome communities and patterns of change.
rates valid Sept 2019 - June 2020
1 free adult per 10 students
Follow the sun’s energy from producers through consumers and finally to decomposers. Students will conduct an experiment to test if plants transpire, while observing and connecting local plants and animals in a food chain.
Fall and Spring
Prices valid Sept 2019 - June 2020
1 free adult per 10 students
On school grounds or nearby natural areas, students will follow the sun’s energy from producers through consumers and finally to decomposers. Students will conduct an experiment to test if plants transpire, while observing and connecting local plants and animals in a food chain.
$150/hour
Students investigate the forces that shape the earth on a large scale and small scale. They will apply learning by identifying evidence of erosion and weathering in nature or using samples in class.
Rate B
1st class $170
Additional class $130/each
1st class on new day $150
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
Students will explore a freshwater environment as an ecosystem, considering biotic and abiotic factors, relationships in nature and how organisms fill various niches. They will use microscopes to look at macro-invertebrates and plants collected from the water, focusing on evolution, adaptations and classification. Students also consider complex avenues for energy to transfer from the sun through living things in this environment.
Rates valid Sept 2019 - June 2020
1 Free adult with every 10 students
Have a Broadmoor Teacher Naturalist lead an interactive, hands-on lesson in your classroom, using natural materials, games, movement and inquiry to engage students in learning. May also occur on your school grounds or nearby outside areas.
Our staff can support student learning in life or earth science frameworks: erosion and weathering, shifting plates, renewable and non-renewable energy, or adaptations. We will custom design a program based on the standards you wish to meet.
Programs run 45-60 minutes.
Program rates vary based on materials, prep time, and complexity.
Travel fees per day apply to all schools over 5 miles
Have a Broadmoor Teacher Naturalist lead an interactive, hands-on lesson in your classroom, using natural materials, games, movement and inquiry to engage students in learning. May also include exploration and investigation of your school grounds or nearby outside areas.
We will custom design a program based on the standards you wish to meet in life or earth science frameworks: cycling of water or food energy on earth, and/or the functions and structure of plants.
Programs run 45-60 minutes.
Program rates vary based on materials, prep time, and complexity.
Travel fees per day apply to all schools over 5 miles
Rate B
1st class $170
Additional class $130/each
1st class on new day $150
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
Students sweep net in a meadow, turn logs in the forest and observe wetlands to find plants and animals that meet their habitat needs for food, water, shelter and figure out why that environment is the best space.
Fall, Winter, Spring
Prices valid Sept 2019 - June 2020 1 free adult per 10 students
Discover what animals and plants need to live and why their habitat is the best match through a combination of presentation and hands-on explorations of living samples from two different environments.
Rate B
1st class $170
Additional class $130/each
1st class on new day $150
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
Explore field, forest, and wetland habitats as you look for tracks and other signs of native wildlife. Search for food, water, shelter, and space that supports the basic needs of the plants and animals that live here.
On-Site School Field Trips: 1 Hour First group (up to 15) $130 Additional groups of 15 $100 1.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $145 Additional groups of 15 $115 2 Hours First group (up to 15) $170 Additional groups of 15 $140 2.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $190 Additional groups of 15 $160 3 Hours First group (up to 15) $220 Additional groups of 15 $180 4 Hours First group (up to 15) $270 Additional groups of 15 $230 1 free adult per 15 students 1:1 aides and nurses are free
Exploring a meadow, a forest and a marsh as habitats, children observe signs of life and discover how plants and animals depend on one another, and are linked in food chains.
Fall, Winter, Spring
Prices valid Sept 2019 - June 2020
2 free adults per 10 students
rates valid through Dec 2019
Have a Broadmoor teacher naturalist lead an interactive, hands-on lesson at your school, using natural materials, games, movement and sensory exploration to engage young children in learning.
Students can learn about almost any life or earth science frameworks, such as living and non-living, seasonal cycles, specific animals or plants, life cycles, etc. We will custom-design a program based on the concepts you wish them to learn.
Program rates vary based on materials, prep time, and complexity.
Travel fees per day apply to all schools over 5 miles
Use dip-nets and other tools as you explore the unique life cycles of the organisms that live in the water and depend on wetland and upland habitats to survive.
At Broadmoor, this includes a choice of the marsh or vernal pool.
On-Site School Field Trips: 1 Hour First group (up to 15) $130 Additional groups of 15 $100 1.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $145 Additional groups of 15 $115 2 Hours First group (up to 15) $170 Additional groups of 15 $140 2.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $190 Additional groups of 15 $160
Students will learn to look at the "big picture" and see the marsh as an ecosystem, where mammals, such as the beaver, use the marsh as their habitat. They will look at macro-invertebrates collected from the marsh, focusing on animal adaptations and characteristics. Students also learn how aquatic plants are adapted to live in the water and fill different niches.
Spring
rates valid Sept 2019 - June 2020
1 free adult per 10 students
Students will become finches living on the Galapagos Islands. Through the use of hand-puppets, each student "bird" will try to feed on the islands using their specific behavioral and physical adaptations. Depending on success, the birds will decide if they stay or migrate to find the best environment to meet their needs. Through the simulation, students experience the variety of challenges, competition, and success that drive evolution and survival in nature. If time permits, they can also experience the influence of changes in the environment and attempt to be successful enough to reproduce and pass on traits to offspring.
This lesson requires one location to set up, that provides open space for the islands and an area for students to process data on a worksheet and engage in discussion. Two teacher naturalists faciliatate this program for 1 class at a time.
Rate D-
1st class $280
Additional classes same day $165
1st class on new day $225
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
Students examine plant structures, behaviors for survival, and reproductive strategies. Depending on what is seasonally available, it includes local flowers and seeds.
Rate B
1st class $170
Additional class $130/each
1st class on new day $150
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
This program will combine elements of seasonal nature experiences that support the group's interests.
All programs can be customized to your group.
Minimum fee of $130 for up to 5 members; $10/additional member; maximum group size is 12.
Minimum fee of $150 for up to 5 non-members; $12/additional non-member; maximum group size is 12.
Through science practices and pedagogy specific to outdoor education and methodology based on the Lawrence Hall of Science BEETLES professional learning sessions, participants will build their confidence in instructing outdoors and practice skills they can use with students. Program areas can include observation skills; questioning and discussion strategies; the nature and practice of science, evidence, and explanation; and best practice in teaching and learning, field journaling, and student activities.
$150/hr Plus travel fees for off-sanctuary programs
Through science practices and pedagogy specific to outdoor education and methodology based on the Lawrence Hall of Science BEETLES professional learning sessions, participants will build their confidence in instructing outdoors and practice skills they can use with students. Program areas can include observation skills; questioning and discussion strategies; the nature and practice of science, evidence, and explanation; and best practice in teaching and learning, field journaling, and student activities.
$150/hr Plus travel fees for off-sanctuary programs
Through science practices and pedagogy specific to outdoor education and methodology based on the Lawrence Hall of Science BEETLES professional learning sessions, participants will build their confidence in instructing outdoors and practice skills they can use with students. Program areas can include observation skills; questioning and discussion strategies; the nature and practice of science, evidence, and explanation; and best practice in teaching and learning, field journaling, and student activities.
$150/hr Plus travel fees for off-sanctuary programs
Manipulate different substrates with water and moving air to investigate the effects of wind and water, then work in teams to create and test solutions to prevent erosion.
This program requires stations that classes can rotate through due to the amount of supplies that students can manipulate and resetting between groups.
Standard In Person Outreach 45 mins: $175.00 (2 program minimum) 1 hour: $205.00 Night and Weekends: $250/hr *Prices do not include travel fee
Rate $105/hour
Program length varies: 20-60 minutes
Minimum charge of 1 hour
Travel fees apply to schools over 5 miles away
Students have a hands-on look at erosion on hillsides, trails, and a stream bed. They'll investigate the make up of the soil, visit a volcanic island, find evidence of weathering by ice wedging, root pry, and rusting.
Prices valid Sept 2018 - June 2019
1 free adult per 10 students
Use dip-nets and other scientific tools to explore wetland plants and animals and their unique adaptations for living in water. Learn to identify specific organisms and understand the special characteristics of different water bodies and ecosystems. At Broadmoor, available wetlands include the marsh, vernal pool, streams, and the Charles River.
On-Site School Field Trips: 2 Hours First group (up to 15) $170 Additional groups of 15 $140 2.5 Hours First group (up to 15) $190 Additional groups of 15 $160 3 Hours First group (up to 15) $220 Additional groups of 15 $180 4 Hours First group (up to 15) $270 Additional groups of 15 $230
Use dip-nets and other scientific tools to explore wetland plants and animals and their unique adaptations for living in water. Learn to identify specific organisms and understand the special characteristics of different water bodies and ecosystems. Wetland availability near your school or at identified natural areas will determine what wetland environments can be explored.
Standard In Person Outreach 30 mins: $125.00 (2 program minimum) 45 mins: $175.00 (2 program minimum) 1 hour: $205.00 Night and Weekends: $250/hr *Prices do not include travel fee
Students explore for organisms in different life cycles stages and can compare those cycles. Investigations can include searching dipped up invertebrates from the water, exploring insects and birds in the meadows, and searching for seeds and plants.
Fall and Spring
Prices valid Sept 2019 - June 2020 2 free adults per 10 students
Students will be led in hands-on exploration in the schoolyard, investigating science and nature content to support your current curriculum.
COVID-safety:
30-minute, $65/group