Living Classroom: Birds of the Rockaways

Description

This class will focus on native shorebirds and their importance to the well-being of the ecosystem. Emphasis placed on native avian fauna of the Rockaways. Students will learn the basics of bird identification and behavior, as well as how to use binoculars, before they head outside to try their skills on the boardwalk, where they'll get the chance to see a variety of different birds and work on a collaborative project. Each workshop involves hands-on activities outdoors.

This class will take place at the Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center and Nature Preserve at 190 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

Each class is 75 minutes in length. Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 grade classes. Lessons revolve around socio-environmental "hot topics":
- marine/coastal science,
- climate change,
- migratory bird species & avian migration,
- plastic pollution/occurrence of marine debris,
- environmental justice,
- and more!

Please prepare to be outdoors! All programs will be free for Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways is $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups is $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing.

Please contact us at programs@riserockaway.org with any questions.