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Coastal Center at Milford Point
Located on a barrier beach, the Coastal Center at Milford Point is committed to preservation of the Long Island Sound and its salt marsh and coastal habitats. Visitors can enjoy a tide pool demonstration tank, salt-marsh laboratory, outdoor pollinator garden, and other exhibits. The Center is a popular place for bird watching, with a 70-foot observation deck, boardwalk with interpretive signage, and a seasonal Osprey cam. Educational programs are offered to groups during the day, after school as outreach, and on weekends.
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Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-1PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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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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Coastal Center at Milford Point
Located on a barrier beach, the Coastal Center at Milford Point is committed to preservation of the Long Island Sound and its salt marsh and coastal habitats. Visitors can enjoy a tide pool demonstration tank, salt-marsh laboratory, outdoor pollinator garden, and other exhibits. The Center is a popular place for bird watching, with a 70-foot observation deck, boardwalk with interpretive signage, and a seasonal Osprey cam. Educational programs are offered to groups during the day, after school as outreach, and on weekends.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-1PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
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>>ABOUT
Coastal Center at Milford Point
Located on a barrier beach, the Coastal Center at Milford Point is committed to preservation of the Long Island Sound and its salt marsh and coastal habitats. Visitors can enjoy a tide pool demonstration tank, salt-marsh laboratory, outdoor pollinator garden, and other exhibits. The Center is a popular place for bird watching, with a 70-foot observation deck, boardwalk with interpretive signage, and a seasonal Osprey cam. Educational programs are offered to groups during the day, after school as outreach, and on weekends.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-1PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
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>>