All of our trips emphasize hands-on learning and the scientific method. We believe children learn more from getting a little wet or muddy than from listening to a lecture inside.

**Proper Dress required for all Groups**

Marsh Critters & Discovery Walk (Grades pre-K - 2) Students will discover the world of fiddler crabs and killifish as they explore this unique ecosystem. Download teacher materials.

Cycles of Life (Grades 3 - 4) Through activities, students discover food web connections among plants and animals within the marsh ecosystem. Download teacher materials.

Turtle Talk (Grades 3-4) Examine the life of the diamond back terrapin, whey they become so active during the spring, and what they do the rest of the year. Download teacher materials.

Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds (Grades 5 - 12) Students learn about the interconnections of life forms in the Delaware Bay area with emphasis on the relationship between horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds. This program can be followed up by a visit to the Bay during Spring migration.

Wetlands Ecology - (Grades 5 - 12) Students will learn the three characteristics of a wetland by performing hands-on experiments in the marsh, including netting a variety of salt marsh animals. Download teacher materials.

Barrier Beach Ecology (Grades 5 - 12) Travel from the Institute to Stone Harbor beaches and dunes to observe and examine beach and tidal pool plant and animal life. Download teacher materials.

Special needs for your class? Please call to see if we can accommodate your interests. Call (609) 368-1211 for cost and details.