for grades: 3 i 4 i 5
Wildlife History of New York
Four hundred years of human settlement and development has brought many changes to the Hudson Valley which has had a significant impact on wildlife. Learn about 5 important animals as we trace their natural histories through to the present day. A close look at the Sturgeon, Beaver, Box Turtle, Wolf and Bald Eagle will be presented. Students will have the opportunity to meet a live Box Turtle. Materials used in this program include many pelts, skulls, bones, shells, and mounted specimens.
Basic concepts covered in this program include:
Habitat loss and preservation
The effects of pollutants such as DDT and PCB
Over-hunting and population management
as a field trip
Program Length: 90 minutes
45 minute presentation
30 minute forest trail walk
15minutes free exploration
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200for up to 25 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
Large Audience Presentation
Program Length: 60 minutes, depending on age group
Program Cost: $375, plus travel expense, for up to 60 students
Please Note: The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and its professional staff are fully licensed by state and federal agencies to maintain a collection of live native animal species for the purpose of education. For the health and well-being of our animals, our permits require that we have a NO TOUCH policy. Children will not be permitted to touch or pet any of our living collection. Choice of animals is at the discretion of the museum staff, based on availability.