Habitat Exploration

Description

What do all living things need to survive? Students will explore some of Riverbend’s habitats to find the answers to these and other questions about local wildlife. Habitats to explore: pond, stream, meadow, or forest.
Students will practice science skills including drawing, observations, and group discussion.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS TRIP? Riverbend field trips typically include four stations. You can select one of these stations to substitute in your Habitats field trip. Once you register, you will have the option to customize your program.

ANIMAL ENCOUNTER (all ages) - Meet one of Riverbend's animal ambassadors.
AQUAPONICS GREENHOUSE TOUR (all ages) - Learn how we are using fish waste to grow food.
NATURE JOURNALING (Grades 2-12)- Learn how to effectively use a nature journal to improve observation skills.
INVASIVE SPECIES (Grades 2-12) - What are they? What's the problem? Learn to identify some of the invasive plants in the Philadelphia region and then help Riverbend remove them from the preserve.
GEOLOGY (Grades 2-12) - Learn how erosion and weathering can shape an environment by exploring rock and soil weathering in the stream.
BIRDING & BINOCULARS (Grades 3-12) - Learn the basics of binocular use and then put them to use spotting and identifying local birds.