Aquatic Studies
Description
- September, April, and May only - Students and teachers should be prepared to get wet in this ultimate “immersion” program about what lives in our waters! Activities include sampling macroinvertebrates, determining water quality, and learning about watersheds. If the temperature is above 70 F at the time of the field trip, we will go in the creek for this program. If the temperature is below 70 F, we have a variety of options to choose from including water cycle and property of water activities as well as pond-side macroinvertebrate sampling.
Offered At
Wild Roots Nature Center
Wild Roots Nature Center at Severson Dells Forest Preserve sits on 369 acres of prairie, savanna, and forest and features a winding creek lined with ancient rock walls. The land and lodge were donated to the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County by Harry and Fannie Severson in 1975, and the Nature Center was established in 1976. Our mission is to inspire conservation of nature through education and stewardship, cultivating connections between people and place.
Your group leaders will include our staff, AmeriCorps service members, and fabulous volunteers.
Details
Subjects
Measurement & Data, Biology, Ecosystems, Water Testing, Conservation
Capacity
65 students, Max 12 chap., Min 8 chap.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12