for grades: 2 i 3 | 4
Habitats of the Hudson
Students learn about animals of the Hudson River as they explore their unique needs and niches. The presentation begins with an overview of the Hudson River from its beginnings at Lake Tear of the Clouds on Mt. Marcy all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. We will discover many changes in physical characteristics as the river makes its journey southward and the wide variety of habitats that exist along the full length of the river. Students will then engage in a fun interactive role-playing activity as they become creatures of the river and try to find their perfect habitat. The program concludes by meeting a Hudson River resident and working as a team to find its perfect habitat.
Basic concepts covered in this program include:
estuary and watershed
tide and salt front
currents, turbidity and dissolved oxygen
food chains
habitat and niche
as a field trip
Program Length: 90 minutes
45 minute presentation
30 minute forest trail walk
15 minutes free exploration
Gift shop available upon request
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200 for up to 24 students
Staff is free
Location: Wildlife Education Center
(25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson NY, 12520)
in the classroom
Program Length: 45 minutes
Program Cost:
$225, plus travel fee, for the first program.
$200 for each additional program on the same day