Hudson River Park 40.729218° N -74.0113° W

Description

Hudson River Park’s River Project hosts a series of free and low-cost environmental education programs for organized groups using the Hudson River waterfront as its classroom. Our field trip programs connect students with the River and Park through fun, enriching STEM activities that inspire each student’s inner scientist. Explore unique educational spaces throughout the Park: experience interactive games at the Discovery Tank at Pier 57, meet native marine species at the Pier 40 Wetlab aquarium, discover the unique shoreline of Pier 26, explore fascinating tide pools and a lush salt marsh at Gansevoort Peninsula and more!

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Info

Pier 40, 353 West Street
New York, NY 10014

212-627-2020

education@hrpt.ny.gov

Sun
6: am - 1: am
Mon
6: am - 1: am
Tues
6: am - 1: am
Wed
6: am - 1: am
Thur
6: am - 1: am
Fri
6: am - 1: am
Sat
6: am - 1: am

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Subjects
Science, Biology, Animals, Climate, Conservation, Adaptation, Botany, Ecosystems, Geology, Life Sciences, Sustainability, Earth's Systems, The Water Cycle, Measurement & Data, Water Testing, Engineering, History, Cultural Connections, Colonial Times, Geography, 18th Century, Design Thinking, City Planning, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Weather And Climate, Government & Civics, My Community, Social Justice, Speaking & Listening
Activities
Field Trip, Digital Resource, Internship, Virtual Field Trip, School Based Program, Professional Development
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, Postsecondary, Adult, Preschool
Cost
Accommodations
Outdoor Lunch Space, Special Education Programs

Learning Experiences

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Field Trip

Nature Explorers (Pier 63)

Observe birds and bugs in a vital urban green space using scientific tools. This program occurs fully outdoors at Pier 63.

Program Objectives:

Students will be able to understand the importance of green spaces in urban areas
Students will be able to identify different species of birds and bugs
Students will be able to identify the parts of a plant
Students will feel empowered to support wild habitats for migrating creatures

Subjects Covered

science, biology, animals, adaptation, conservation

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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Custom Program

For groups that have scheduled a custom program with the River Project team.

Subjects Covered

science

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary
Capacity
60 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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ORS Monitoring Session

ORS Monitoring Sessions at Hudson River Park's Pier 40

Subjects Covered

biology, life sciences, animals, conservation, sustainability

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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Shoreline Ecology (Pier 26/Summer)

Explore NYC’s native ecology to learn about the plants and animals found at the water’s edge. This program occurs fully outdoors at Pier 26.

Program Objectives:
• Students will be able to define and identify the ecological significance of an Estuary
• Students will be able to define the difference between gray infrastructure and green infrastructure
• Students will be able to identify several native & non-native bird & plant species
• Students will be able to recognize three different coastal habitat zones

Program Activities:
• Watershed Geography and Brackish Water Experiment
• Tide Deck Tour
• Touch Tank
• Native Plant or Bird Scavenger Hunt

Subjects Covered

science, biology, animals, climate, conservation

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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Salt Marsh Science (Gansevoort Peninsula/Summer)

Dive in and explore our diverse coastal ecosystem. This program occurs fully outdoors at Gansevoort Peninsula.

Program Objectives:
Students will be able to define and identify the ecological significance of an estuary
Students will be able to identify various organisms native to the Hudson River Estuary
Students will be able to identify the role of tidal salt marshes in protecting coastlines and boosting biodiversity
Students will be able to describe the importance of gray and green infrastructure in protecting coastal communities

Program Objectives:
• Students will be able to identify various organisms native to the Hudson River Estuary
• Students will be able to identify the role of tidal salt marshes in protecting coastlines and boosting biodiversity
• Students will be able to describe the importance of gray and green infrastructure in protecting coastal communities

Program Activities:
• Watershed geography and brackish water experiment
• Salt marsh model build and observation
• Tide pool exploration and analysis using sampling equipment

Subjects Covered

science, biology, ecosystems, geology, climate

Grades
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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Wetlab Wildlife (Pier 40/Summer)

Meet Hudson River wildlife in the Park’s unique research aquarium. This program takes place in the Pier 40 Wetlab aquarium, a non-climate controlled indoor space.

Program Objectives:
• Students will be able to define and identify the ecological significance of an Estuary
• Students will be able to identify fish and various other organisms in the Hudson River
• Students will be able to understand adaptations fish use to survive in the Hudson River environment
• Students will be able to understand stewardship practices to support a healthy Hudson River

Program Activities:
• Watershed Geography and Brackish Water Experiment
• Fish Anatomy Lesson
• Wetlab Aquarium Tour

Subjects Covered

science, biology, ecosystems, conservation

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
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Price Options

Virtual Field Trip

Digital Resource

Internship

School Based Program

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