Take your class on a field trip to the Wildlife Education Campus, Outdoor Discovery Center for an interactive, hands-on program aligned to NYS Standards.
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Directions
Programs at the WILDLIFE EDUCATION Campus:
25 Boulevard, CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY
This site includes the Nature Center’s collection of live animals, interactive exhibits and trails. Programs begin with a live presentation in our Ogden Gallery. Then head out to the trail for a guided hike along woodland paths. Visit our Hall of Animals where there are many live native animals on exhibit. An outdoor picnic area is available and can comfortable accommodate 30 students. Remember your visit with a special purchase from our gift shop, with many items affordably priced under $5.
Meet The Animals Programming
Introduction to Animals: Pre-K & Kindergarten
Animal Kingdom: Grades 1, 2, 3
World of Frogs: Grades 2, 3, 4
Reptiles and Amphibians: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Incredible Insects: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Paleontology: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Native American Programming
Tools, Toys and Tales: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Meeting your Basic Needs: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
New York Habitats and History
Habitats of the Hudson: Grade 2, 3, 4, 5
Symbols of New York: Grades 3, 4, 5
Wildlife History of New York: Grades 3, 4, 5
Programs at the OUTDOOR DISCOVERY Campus:
120 Muser Drive, CORNWALL, NY
Our Field Study programs take place at this 177 acre site. More than 5 miles of well-marked trails feature a wide variety of habitats. Programs begin at the Visitors Center before heading outdoors to explore our region’s natural resources. After your program, enjoy a picnic lunch and explore the trails. Three picnic areas are available, one of which has a covered pavilion.
**Maple Sugar Tours: All Grade Levels **Only available in February & March
Who Lives at the Pond : PreK, Kindergarten
Aquatic Adaptations: Grades 1, 2, 3
Pond Ecology : Grades 4, 5
* Forest Ramble: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
* supplementary to all pond programs
Maple Sugar Tours............……………...All Grades
Who lives at the Pond?.................…...Pre-k & K
Tools, Toys and Tales of the Native Americans.....Pre-K,K,1,
Animal Kingdom...................................1,2
Aquatic Adaptations............................1,2,3
World of Frogs......................................2,3,4
Native Americans: Meeting your Basic Needs...…...2,3,4,5
Forest Ecology Ramble..............….....2,3,4,5
Hudson River Study..................…......2,3,4,5
Hudson River Site
Paleontology.....................................2,3,4,5
Reptiles and Amphibians................2,3,4,5
Habitats of the Hudson...................2,3,4
Symbols of New York.......................3,4,5
Wildlife History of New York…………3,4,5
Pond Ecology.............................…......4,5
*Please call 845-534-5506 ext 209 to inquire about parent chaperones*
In-School Programs:
Our environmental educators can come to your classroom with our hands-on, interactive programs aligned to NYS Standards. Use a program to launch a unit, sum up a unit, or reinforce classroom curricula.
Introduction to Animals.................Pre K,K
Tools, Toys and Tales of the Native Americans.....Pre-K, K,1,2
Animal Kingdom.....................................1,2
Paleontology.....................................2,3,4,5
Reptiles & Amphibians........................2,3,4,5
Incredible Insects...............................2,3,4,5
Habitats of the Hudson..........................2,3,4
Symbols of New York..........................3,4,5
Native American: Basic Needs...........3,4,5
Wildlife History of New York…………3,4,5
Programs for Preschools:
The Hudson Highlands Nature Center is a regional leader in outdoor nature experiences for early childhood. Bring your pre-school children to our site for an adventure in nature or let us come to you and bring the wonders of nature to your classroom. **You may reserve the use of Grasshopper Grove, a Nature Play space, for an additional fee. Please be sure to let us know if you will be adding these options when booking your program.**