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Rocks & Fossils Field Trip

Through hikes, activities, and observations students will identify various rocks and their meaning in the landscape. Search for Puddingstone to discover a special type of conglomerate that is our state rock. We will also explore and discuss our land’s past through fossils.

This field trip is available at all of our South East Sanctuaries which include Allen's Pond, North River, Oak Knoll, and Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Program Location(s):

  • North River, Marshfield

Grades:

2, 3, 4

Price:

2hr Field Trip Pricing: $180 for a group of 15 students, $150 for each additional group of 15 students. 2.5hr Field Trip Pricing: $210 for a group of 15 students, $170 for each additional group of 15 students. 3hr Field Trip Pricing: $230 for a group of 15 students, $200 for each additional group of 15 students. 3.5hr Field Trip Pricing: $250 for a group of 15 students, $220 for each additional group of 15 students. 4hr Field Trip Pricing: $280 for a group of 15 students, $240 for each additional group of 15 students. Tier 1 Low-Income Schools are eligible for a 20% discount, and Tier 2 Low-Income Schools are eligible for a 30% discount

Learning Standards Supported:

  • 2-ESS2-4 (MA) - Earth's Systems - observe how wind/water shape landforms

  • 3-LS4-1 - Biological Evolution--Unity and Diversity - fossils show env. changes in organisms

  • 4-ESS2-2 - Earth's Systems - plate tectonics

Contact:

For more information email us - [email protected].