We'll visit the pollinator garden and the nearby trees, where we will take on the challenge of measuring the air temperature in different areas of Riverbank park. By recording the temperature on the concrete sidewalk, under a tree, and under shrubs, we'll uncover the amazing ways that shade can impact our surroundings. Get ready to be inspired by the beauty of nature and the power of scientific discovery!
Visiting the Greenhouse Education Center and Learning Garden at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park is a great way to introduce the wonders of the natural world to your students. The park, Greenhouse, and Learning Garden are filled with hands-on experiences that will inspire young minds. Students investigate arthropods, plant seeds, harvest vegetables, and cook plant-based snacks, even in the winter!
Workshops are available year round 10:15 and 11:15 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays.
The Greenhouse Education Center is located east of the track, between the community garden and the skating rink: https://tinyurl.com/TheHortGEC
COST: The field trip registration fee is $125.00 (per experience), payable by credit card. Payment is required to confirm your booking request.
Please pay the registration fee here:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/greenhousefieldtrips
PLEASE NOTE: **Thanks to support from Council Members Abreu, Salaam and Ayala, if your school is in their district, YOUR SCHOOL is eligible for a FREE visit (up to 2 groups per school) to the Greenhouse Education Center! Each additional visit is $125 per session.
The NYS Parks Field Trip Grant program can help schools receive reimbursement of up to $80 per student (and $160 for Special Education students) for field trips to state and federal parks, forests, historic sites, fish hatcheries and outdoor recreation areas:
https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids/grant-program.aspx
We are a contracted vendor of the New York City Department of Education and our lessons meet all national, state, and city learning standards.
Nutrition, Life Sciences, The Water Cycle, Agriculture, Sustainability
25 students, Max 4 chap., Min 1 chap.
60 min.
Field Trip
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
$125.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Local District School