Earth Month PreK Classroom Visit (BPC schools only)
Description
BPCA Educators visit your classroom for an hour long program on composting and sustainability. Learn how we all play a part in making NYC green and clean through an interactive story time, then meet our worms who help turn food scraps into healthy compost for our gardens!
This opportunity is designed for Pre-K classes in programs within Battery Park City. For all other schools/educators, please consider booking any of our public field trips. Reservations made by organizations outside of BPC PreK programs will be cancelled.
Offered At
Battery Park City Authority
Battery Park City is a neighborhood on the lower west side of Manhattan, with 36 acres of parks and greenspaces open to the public year-round. Each park in the neighborhood has its own unique features, and field trips are located in various parks to showcase these.
Trips take place in the following park spaces:
Rockefeller Park's sunny lawns and waterfront views offer a unique perspective as students learn about resilient parks and cities.
Rector Park is notable for it’s designation along the DEC’s New York State Birding Trail. Its cool gardens are an important stop for migrating and local wildlife.
Newly reopened Wagner Park has resilient infrastructure to reduce coastal flood risks and provide front lines protection from climate-related extreme weather. This beloved park on the southern end of the Battery Park City neighborhood allows visitors to get up close to the Hudson River, explore native plantings, and enjoy beautiful art installations.
Details
Subjects
Ecosystems, Life Sciences, My Community
Capacity
30 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
Preschool