Indoor On-Site Programs:

Age group:
Fur, Feathers and Fins
Birds of Prey
Endangered Species
Pollution Solution
Problems with Pests
Cycles of Life
Dinosaurs and Fossils

Program Descriptions

Fur, Feathers and Fins: (1 hour) With the help of visual and hands-on materials, as well as live animals, learn the differences between the different class of animals.

Birds of Prey: (1 hour) Live birds, slides, and artifacts help us discuss the adaptations that make these birds unique.

Endangered Species: (1 hour) Live animals and endangered species artifacts help students to understand the causes and effects of endangered species.

Cycles of Life: (1.5 hours) Put together a giant puzzle with pieces such as the sun, plants, and animals, and bacteria. Follow the flow of energy through the cycle.

Dinosaurs & Fossils: (1 hour) Discover, through slides and demonstrations, how dinosaurs ruled the earth.

Pollution Solutions: (1 hour)Through a combination of visual and group activities, explore the types and sources of pollution, their effects and ways to reduce the problem.

Problems with Pests: (1 hour)Group activities and discussion introduce the components of integrated pest management.

PO Box 82 , Rt. 29 & Hollow Rds., Devault, PA 19432

Phone 610.935.9777 Fax 610.935.0130

gvnature@gmail.com

Great Valley Nature Center, through environmental education programs and outdoor recreational experiences, fosters an appreciation and understanding of the natural world and promotes a sense of responsibility for its care.