Jul 16 Wednesday
The Nature Study program at the Huyck Preserve introduces elementary school children to nature through a week-long, half-day program. Students learn about nature through exploration of our forest trails and streams. What animals and plants live in our forests, pond, and streams? The kids will find out! We use science-themed games and crafts to reinforce the basic concepts of ecology and environmental science we've discussed out in the woods. This is an afternoon section for grades 3-5.
Jul 17 Thursday
Jul 18 Friday
Jul 19 Saturday
Join Craig L. Frank, Ph.D., a longtime researcher at the Huyck Preserve, for a unique experience with the bats that live at the Preserve. This event will start with a brief presentation on bat ultrasonic biology and, as the sun sets, you will observe acoustic monitoring of the bats flying over Lincoln Pond. Dr. Frank will show participants how the data collected is used to identify the bats as they visit the pond to feed.
Jul 28 Monday
Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive two-week day program where high school students learn basic ecological principles through hands-on research experience. Ecologists from colleges and universities around the region will instruct students on broad topics in ecology. Wildlife Ecology Research culminates in small group research projects that are mentored by program staff as well as by undergraduate Odum Interns. This program aims to provide a significant academic experience that will help students prepare for courses and research experiences at the college level while letting them explore career options in the natural sciences.This is a two-week program (M-F)
Jul 29 Tuesday
Jul 30 Wednesday
Jul 31 Thursday
Aug 01 Friday
Aug 02 Saturday