for grades: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Hudson River Study
From the banks of the Hudson River at Kowawese Unique Area, our program begins with an overview of the Hudson River from its beginning to its end. Students will learn some of its valuable history and ecology as we take in the views of Storm King Mountain and Bannerman’s Island. The program continues with a hands-on investigation of the macro-invertebrate life that supports the river’s incredible food chain. Then we will head to the beach to catch fish in our 30’ seine net. Learn basic fish identification and some fascinating facts about the adaptations of these remarkable creatures. Our program concludes with a fun scavenger on the beach.
Concepts presented in this program include:
History of the Hudson River: Native Americans through Present Day
Food Chains and bio-accumulation
Fish and Macro-invertebrate identification
Estuaries
Conservation
as a field trip (no in-school option)
**Please note- Dates and times available for booking dependent on the tides.**
Program Length: 90 minutes
20 minute introduction to Hudson River history
25 minute seining and fish identification
25 minute exploration of Macroinvertebrate life
20 minute conclusion & beach scavenger hunt
Program Cost:
$350 For a class with up to 25 students & 5 chaperones
$250 for each additional class & chaperones ON THE SAME DAY:
Additional students are $10 each
Staff is free
*If you plan on bringing more than one class per day, please contact Carl Heitmuller at (845) 534-5506 ext 209 to discuss details.
Location: The Hudson River at Kowawese Unique Area- Orange County Parks
(90 Plum Point Ln. New Windsor, NY 12553)