What do all living things need to survive? How do animals and plants depend on each other? Students will explore local habitats to find the answers to these and other questions about local wildlife. Choose two of the following habitats to explore: stream, meadow, or forest. This program takes place at the Natural Lands Saunders Woods preserve, located 10 minutes from Riverbend's main campus. Recommended for grades K-2.
Riverbend Environmental Education Center sits on a 30-acre preserve in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. We teach environmental principles to children in Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct connection with nature, inspiring respect for our natural world, and action as aware, responsible and caring citizens. All of our programs focus on engaging children in the practices of science, including asking questions, making observations, and collecting data.
Some of our programs take place at neighboring preserves located within a short drive of Riverbend's main campus.
Our programs typically begin at 10AM, but we are happy to be flexible to meet our schools' needs. If you would like your program to begin earlier or later, please let us know!
Please note- The price for a typical Riverbend field trip is $750 for up to 50 students. The cost is $12 for each additional student up to 72 students. Certain field trip programs are priced differently; please check the program description for pricing. For larger or smaller groups contact Suzanne Safran ssafran@riverbendeec.org.
Riverbend on the Road programs start at $300 per visit.
Science, Ecosystems, Life Sciences
25 students, 1 chap. per 5 stu.
90 min.
Field Trip
1, 2, K
$9.00 per Person for School Group