Homeschool - Ecologists: Spring Ponding

What lives in the water around us? Search for some macroinvertebrates (insects you can see with your eyes) and signs of amphibians that live in different places on the sanctuary. Learn their names, their life cycles, what special features let them live underwater, and why they are important for a healthy ecosystem.

This group will concentrate on the interactions between living things and their environment. Students will use nature journals to build observation skills and will focus on drawing, sketching, and documenting varying habitats and their characteristics. Discussions around climate change will weave into each of our days together.

Wachusett Meadow's homeschool programs offer a friendly, cooperative learning environment for school-aged children! Each class will incorporate hiking and outdoor exploration, hands-on games and activities. Each class will promote observation of our local wildlife as an essential skill. At the end of all programs, students will receive follow-up information and activities so the learning can continue at home.

Classes will be held outdoors except for extreme inclement weather. Health forms are required for drop off students. Families are always welcome to remain at the sanctuary.