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School Field Trips by Park: Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
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Discovering Soil
Students will get their hands dirty digging and examining soil while learning what makes it so important. Classes will be divided into groups of 15 or less to participate in 40 minutes of guided activities. Printable activities are provided to help students explore the Children’s Discovery Garden.
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10-60 students
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Wed-Fri: April 1 to May 31, Wed–Fri: Sept 1 to Nov 1
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Self-Guided Visits for Youth Groups
The Children’s Discovery Garden at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark contains 11 themed areas to explore. Groups will be greeted and oriented to the garden and then allowed to investigate with their adult chaperones. Printable activities are provided to help students learn and observe nature during their visit.
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10-60 students
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Tue-Fri: Mar 1 - Dec 31
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Skeeter’s Gardeners
Students will learn about plant growth and where food comes from while exploring Skeeter’s Garden. Classes will be divided into groups of 15 or less to participate in a 30-40 minute guided activity. Printable activities are provided help students explore the Children’s Discovery Garden.
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10-60 students
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Wed-Fri: April 1 to May 31, Wed–Fri: Sept 1 to Nov 1
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Stream Study
Enjoy an educational hike through a stream, where we will explore fossils, catch crawdads, study insects, and look for frogs and salamanders! Together we will measure water quality, discuss what factors affect our streams, and what we can do to clean up our water! Wear shoes that can get wet or muddy!
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recommended group size: 20/naturalist, 10 person minimum
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April through October
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