Elementary Schools
Elementary School Field Trips
Classrooms in the Field require cooperation between staff naturalists and teachers. Prior to the trip, teachers prepare their students and integrate the field experiences into their curriculum. Teachers attend a planning session with staff naturalists to determine the specific content of the field trip.
Programs take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 2 pm, scheduled by advanced reservation only. Some Fridays are available.
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Program Topics
Wetland Ecology
Watersheds and Water Quality
(Grades 4 and older)
(Grades 4 and older)
Meadow Magic: plants, insects, birds
Life of the Forest
Invertebrates
Vertebrates: Birds, Mammals, Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians
Plants: Trees, seeds, and flowers
Marsh Canoeing (Grades 8 and older)
Marsh Canoeing (Grades 8 and older)
Fees: $2.00 per student
Maximum Group Size: 30 children or one class. Occasionally we can accommodate 45 students.
Chaperones:
No fee for chaperones and teachers
One adult for every six children
Marsh Canoeing
$10.00 per student
Maximum: 18 students (at least 8th grade)
How to Arrange a Field Trip Download the field trip application or contact Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary to request a form. Complete the form and return before the deadline (typically December for Spring Trips and mid-May for Fall trips). The group leader will be contacted to confirm a trip date. An information packet that includes directions will be sent to the group leader. JBWS staff will call the trip leader to discuss trip details and the specific needs and interests of the group.