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School & Group Programs
School Programs PK – 8th
Stony Brook’s educational programming furnishes students with a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Stony Brook’s staff are well versed in ecological and educational concepts and strive to provide only the highest quality programs which stress hands-on, experiential learning. All programs are designed to support guidelines of the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks as well as the Benchmarks for Environmental Literacy. On site programs take advantage of the unique features of our varied landscape to excite and motivate students. Students are encouraged to make discoveries and ask questions as they explore the sanctuary through hands-on investigations and activities.
At the Sanctuary
On site programs take advantage of the unique features of our varied landscape to excite and motivate students. Students are encouraged to make discoveries and ask questions as they explore the sanctuary through hands-on investigations and activities. For program descriptions, download the School Brochure (PDF 696KB).
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At Your School
In the Classroom:
Our staff will visit your school for a one-hour class, which introduces your students to any number of topics. All are designed to support a field trip to Stony Brook. Topics include:
- Amphibians
- Animals Signs
- Insects
- Tracks
- Vertebrates
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- Birds
- Habitats
- Life in a Pond
- Trees
- Watersheds
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In the Schoolyard:
Stony Brook’s education staff can help schools make the best use of the natural areas surrounding their schools. A Stony Brook naturalist will work with teachers and parents to develop programs in your schoolyard or on your school nature trail. Teacher training workshops and on site programs for children can be developed to meet your school curriculum.
Alternatively, many of our field trip topics can be adapted for you schoolyard. Two Audubon Teachers are provided for a one-hour class that utilizes the landscape around your school as a springboard for investigation. Outdoor components may be combined with classroom visits to enhance your students’ experience.
Homeschoolers
Groups may select programs from our School Brochure* or work with the Stony Brook education staff to design a program that meets the needs of their curriculum.
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Preschool Outreach
Bring nature to your preschool classroom! Invite a Stony Brook teacher naturalist to visit your class to talk about a variety of topics. Seasonal topics are taught September through June, focusing on what is happening outside in the children's backyards. We incorporate creative dramatics, songs and fingerplays, games, manipulatives, puppets, mounted animals (stuffed REAL animals!), and an occasional live animal into the programs to engage and teach the children. For program descriptions, download the Preschool Outreach Brochure(PDF 203KB).
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Scout Groups: Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs
The scout programs offered at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary allow scouts to work together to gain an appreciation for the natural world. We offer a variety of different programs designed to help your scouts meet their badge requirements. Programs are offered after school or on Saturdays. For program descriptions, download our Scout Brochure.*
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Teacher Workshops
Stony Brook provides many opportunities for teachers to improve their knowledge of natural history and ecology. All workshops are designed for active participation and practical application in the classroom. Teachers can attend workshops on a variety of topics or the Stony Brook education staff can design a workshop to meet your specific needs. Workshops can be held at Stony Brook or at your school. We are a DOE-approved PDP provider. For more information, download our brochure* or call the sanctuary.
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