Field Trips

​Bring your class or scout troop to BCNC and learn through one of our many hands-on educational talks. A field trip consists of a 90-minute program at the nature center, during which students will rotate in groups through environmental topics of your choice. We have programs on a variety of topics including:

ORGANISMS

• Reptiles - Get up close and personal with native and exotic reptiles while learning what makes them special.
• Bats - Unravel the mysteries behind these weird but wonderful creatures and meet some up close.
• Birds of Prey - Visit our resident birds and learn interesting facts about owls and other raptors.
• Arthropods - Explore the life cycles and interesting habits of insects.
  
  

ECOSYSTEMS & HABITATS

• Granite Rock Outcroppings - Visit this unique habitat to learn about its special geology and ecology.
• Pond Ecology - Discover the habitats of a pond community and who lives in them.
• Forestry Hikes - Have a guided walk on our trails and see firsthand trees, wildflower, animals, and more.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Backyard Habitats - Find out what animals need to live and what you can do to help wildlife in your backyard.
• Water Cycles - In this interactive program, kids become a molecule of water and move through the water cycle, collecting beads to make a souvenir bracelet of their trip.
• Water Pollution Solutions - Learn how something as innocent as fertilizer can become a major issue in water and what you can do to stop it.
  
  

**Field trips typically range around 2-3 hours. We do offer extended day programming catered more specific to your outing needs. For Extended Day information, please contact us to learn more.**

Do you have questions? Do you have a specific topic you would like to see? Do you want to partner in an education event or activity? Please contact us to provide suggestions, ask questions, or reach out for a particular collaboration.

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