School
Programs may take place in the Nature Museum, on the grounds of White Memorial, or be presented in your classroom. Students can compare their own five senses to the senses other of animals, get to know the local trees, learn about the life cycles of flowering plants, meet live animals that illustrate adaptation, find out how herbivores and omnivores acquire food, go on a birding hike, and much more.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Science
topics covered:
animals, conservation, ecology, hiking, plants, trees
contact info
Name: White Memorial Conservation Center
Phone: 860-567-0857
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center's diverse habitat provides an ideal “outdoor classroom” for promoting awareness, understanding, and respect for the natural world. There are over 40 miles of trails open to the public, with diverse landscaped and natural areas encompassing ponds, wetlands, forests, and more. Educational and public programming is offered for learners of all ages. Free camping is available for scout groups by reservation.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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Scouts
Scout programs at White Memorial Conservation Center are designed to fulfill Cub Scout Adventure and Boy Scout requirements, and Girl Scout badges. Learn about wildlife, hiking, plants, nocturnal animals, and other topics; scouts are also welcome to participate in the Center's public and school programs. Turn scouts' adventure into an overnight trip with free camping at the White Memorial Campgrounds! Camping is free for scout groups and non-profit organizations only.
supports scout badges in:
Physical Education, Science.
topics covered:
animals, camping, conservation, ecology, hiking, plants, trees
contact info
Name: Carrie Szwed
Phone: 860-567-0857 ext. 16
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center's diverse habitat provides an ideal “outdoor classroom” for promoting awareness, understanding, and respect for the natural world. There are over 40 miles of trails open to the public, with diverse landscaped and natural areas encompassing ponds, wetlands, forests, and more. Educational and public programming is offered for learners of all ages. Free camping is available for scout groups by reservation.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
The Center's diverse habitat provides an ideal outdoor classroom for learning about the natural world. Schedule a program to learn about local trees, flowering plants, animals, adaptation, birding, and much more. Campers can also challenge themselves with an outdoor scavenger hunt, explore exhibits in the Nature Museum, and enjoy camping and hiking. Pine Grove camping sites are available for non-profit youth groups at no charge; sites include a camping shelter, an outhouse, two picnic tables, and a fire pit.
topics covered:
animals, conservation, ecology, hiking, plants, trees
contact info
Name: White Memorial Conservation Center
Phone: 860-567-0857
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center's diverse habitat provides an ideal “outdoor classroom” for promoting awareness, understanding, and respect for the natural world. There are over 40 miles of trails open to the public, with diverse landscaped and natural areas encompassing ponds, wetlands, forests, and more. Educational and public programming is offered for learners of all ages. Free camping is available for scout groups by reservation.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Programs may take place in the Nature Museum, on the grounds of White Memorial, or be presented in your classroom. Homeschoolers can compare their own five senses to the senses other of animals, get to know the local trees, learn about the life cycles of flowering plants, meet live animals that illustrate adaptation, find out how herbivores and omnivores acquire food, go on a birding hike, and much more.
topics covered:
animals, camping, conservation, ecology, hiking, plants, trees, science, physical education
contact info
Name: Carrie Szwed
Phone: 860-567-0857 ext. 16
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center's diverse habitat provides an ideal “outdoor classroom” for promoting awareness, understanding, and respect for the natural world. There are over 40 miles of trails open to the public, with diverse landscaped and natural areas encompassing ponds, wetlands, forests, and more. Educational and public programming is offered for learners of all ages. Free camping is available for scout groups by reservation.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>