Pre-K - Plant Discovery program
Through hands on observation students explore a variety of plants and utilize their senses while enjoying plants with beautiful color, fun textures, interesting smells and unusual characteristics. Each student will plant a fast growing, blooming bulb which they can take home. This program peeks the curiosity in young students and helps prepare them for more advanced plant learning.
Kindergarten - Insect Exploration Program
Students go on an adventure hike where they explore a variety of insects and learn the basics of their interesting world. Each class constructs a habitat for live crickets which they take back to the classroom for extended observation and learning where they can study the life cycle and behavior of these fun insects.
1st Grade - Butterflies and Maple Sugaring program
In anticipation of spring, students will have the opportunity to watch an actual Maple Sugaring demonstration, participate in a nature walk, plant maple seeds to take home and learn about butterfly metamorphosis. Students will explore such topics as plants and how they grow and change, the seasons, and local wildlife.
2nd Grade - Soil Investigation Program
Students will explore and examine such topics as soil formation, its components and properties, layering, classification and weathering. They will participate in 3 fun hands on field experiments where they will investigate various soil types and even construct an easy to care for worm farm to take back to the classroom to learn about worms and their interactions with the soil.
3rd Grade - Habitat Program
Students will have the opportunity to visit the nature center for a hands-on and interactive experience examining forest, meadow and wetland habitats. They will use critical thinking skills to explore plant and animal adaptations as they relate to these ecosystems. Students will be able to compare and contrast the similarities and differences of various environments and have the chance to use their creativity in a field setting.
4th Grade - Plants and Erosion Program
During this field trip students have the opportunity to explore plant basics such as photosynthesis, growth, and reproduction. Students will have the opportunity to dissect flowers to examine and learn the function of their reproductive parts and the significance of fruits and seeds both for the natural world and as they relate to the human food supply. Participants in this program also will also explore a stream and discuss various aspects of erosion, soil layers and the basic components of the earth. Through a fun hands on activity students will see how different materials respond to moving water.
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7115 Main Street, Rte 25
Trumbull, CT 06611
Phone: (203) 452-4421
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Patrons of TNAC, Inc.
P.O. Box 110438
Trumbull, CT 06611
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Field Trips
Field Trips are available for all surrounding school systems.
Planning time is needed for each trip so book your dates as early as possible.
There is a playground and picnic tables are available on site if you wish to extend your visit to include lunch.
For Scheduling Please Contact - programs@patronsoftnac.com
