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Classroom Programs involve outdoor study in the schoolyard. These lessons can also be used to introduce and prepare students for programs at Welkinweir. Classroom Programs can accommodate groups of up to 60 students.
Classroom Programs: 1 class, up to 1 hour = $75 / $35 each additional, same-day programs.
Scheduling and Payment
For information or to schedule a programplease contact Dawn Kauffman, Director of Education, at 610-469-8646 or dkauffman@greenvalleys.org
A 50% deposit is required within 3 weeks of registration to reserve your date. The balance is required on the day of the program.
Cancellation or rescheduling must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the program date.
| Seasonal Nature Walk |
Students will discover seasonal happenings in different habitats by using their senses to explore animal movements and behaviors, plant characteristics, and other activities of the particular season.
Grades K – 1; 1 hour; spring, fall, winter;
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| Exploring Nature with our Senses |
To introduce young children to natural happenings, children will use their senses to explore the season’s events and discover animals and plants through hands-on activities.
Grades PreK – K; 1 hour; spring, fall, winter
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| Habitats |
Fields, forest, stream and ponds encompass Welkinweir and offer opportunities for students to compare and contrast these habitats through wildlife activities, learning about the basic components of a habitat, and understanding the roles of food chains in each of these habitats.
Grades 1 – 4; 1.5 hours; spring, fall and winter
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| Adaptations |
Studying local wildlife will assist students in understanding the complexity of adaptations. Students will learn about structural, physiological, and behavioral characteristics of plants and animals that help them survive.
Grades 2 – 6; 1.5 hours; spring, fall and winter
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| Enviroscape Model |
Enviroscape is a unique, interactive model that demonstrates the origin of both point and non-point sources of water pollution and how a watershed works. This program investigates how a watershed works, the sources of water pollution and what can be done to prevent potential pollutants from getting into our water sources.
Grades 2 – 7; 1 hour or 1 class period; indoors; |
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Some of our programs can be modified to fit curriculums for older or younger age groups. In addition, if there is another topic you are interested in that you do not see here, please call to see how we may accommodate you.
To download the current Environmental Education School Programs Brochure click here.
The downloadable form is in .pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view them.
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