Experience a year in the life of one of the following – squirrel, coyote, beaver and chickadee. These are creative programs designed to provide students with a first-hand, realistic depiction of what these animals do during the course of a year. Students will...
The latest UN report on Biodiversity states that of the Earth’s 8 million species, over 1 million are in danger of becoming extinct! When does a species become endangered, extirpated, threatened or vulnerable and what can we do to protect these animals from further...
Just how do birds, insects and some mammals (bats, flying squirrels) do it? How do they conquer gravity and soar through the air? In this fascinating program, learn about the basic principles of natural flight. Find out how a bird’s wing is structured, how bumblebees...
(2 1/2 day program) Bring history to life for your students by having them participate in a simulated historical fur trade from New France. A wonderful learning opportunity that leaves textbooks and overheads far behind as students re-enact an exchange of trade goods...
You’ve always wondered, now is your chance. Just how do those GPS systems work? Students will be introduced to a basic Garmin GPS unit. They’ll use the GPS units to find hidden boxes with prizes inside. A wonderful way to weave together technology and exercise along...
The eminent Ecologist E.O. Wilson estimates that we are losing 3 species every single hour. Not since the time of the massive extinction of the dinosaurs have so many species disappeared so quickly. One of the principal reasons is habitat loss. During this program,...
