|
|
|
 |
|
|
Refuge
Adventures
|
|
Bring
your school class or youth group to explore lively Cedar Run Wildlife
Refuge. Expert Nature Guides will help you experience our:
|
|
· Wildlife Housing Area |
· Education/Nature Center |
|
Survival
–
Could you survive in the wild? Are your needs
the same as other animals? Take a hike, learn
how to construct a fire, build a debris hut, and
discover other skills to survive in the forest.
Campfire included - weather permitting.
Duration: 2-1/2 hours Cost: $8.00 per student with a minimum of $120.00 Recommended for grades: 3 - 6 |
|
Tails & Trails
–
Meet the animals that reside at Cedar Run.
Compare characteristics of our mammals, birds,
reptiles, and amphibians. Become
|
Nature of the Pines
–
Make your nature programs come alive for your
students when you bring them to Cedar Run.
Examine the difference between uplands and
wetlands and discover the Pinelands plants
and animals that live here. Play environmental
learning games while focusing on any two of
the following topics: habitats, adaptations for
survival, camouflage, food chains, animal tracks,
or plant identification. Let us know if there is
something else that you would like to cover.
Duration: 3-1/2 hours Cost: $7.00 per student with a minimum of $105.00 Recommended for grades: 2 - 12 |
Wild about Water
–
Come outdoors for a hands-on science lesson.
Experiment with our watershed model, play
some water-use games, and then hit the trail to
discover our wetlands, complete with man-eating
plants. Wrap up the experience by
examining the macroinvertebrates that define wetland health.
Duration: 3-1/2 hours Cost: $8.00 per student with a minimum of $120.00 Recommended for grades: 4 - 12 |
| Scout It Out – Meet Scout badge requirements as you explore the trails of Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge with one of our naturalists leading the way. You'll also meet our resident wildlife. Or try the Survival program. Call for more information. |
| Wildlife a la Carte – Design your own Refuge Adventure to illustrate a specific wildlife or environmental topic. Give us a call to discuss your needs. Duration and cost will be based on those of our regular programs. |
|
«Click
here» to
choose your Wild One and send in the Adoption Form.
For more information Call: (856) 983-3329 |
|
|
|
|
Refuge
on Wheels
|
| If your school can't come to the Refuge, our Refuge on Wheels program can come to you! We have trained wildlife experts that can come to your classroom or event with a variety of native Pine Barrens wildlife for a hands on presentation, including: | ||
|
·
A Van-Load of Live Animals
|
· Wildlife Artifacts
|
·
Visual Aids
|
|
|
«Click here»
for reservation details (top of page)
|
|
Raptors & Reptiles
–
Live birds of prey, snakes and turtles visit your
school for this exciting program guaranteed to
delight your students. Observe each species'
unique characteristics and use artifacts to see and
understand the animals' adaptations for survival.
Learn about their habitats, food chains, and how
you can help protect these amazing animals.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour Cost: $250.00 for the first show; $225.00 for the second show the same day Recommended for grades: 1 - 12 |
Hunters of the Sky
–
Bring live hawks and owls to your school for a
dramatic presentation. Students become part of
the program to highlight the animals' amazing
adaptations while learning why we need to protect
and conserve their habitats.
Duration: 1 hour Cost: $250.00 for the first show; $225.00 for the second show at same site, same day Recommended for grades: 2 - 12 |
Water, Water Everywhere!
–
Where does your water come from? Is there
enough to go around? Enjoy an interactive science
lesson using an Enviroscape® - every student gets
to participate. We even bring a surprise guest
from the Refuge.
Duration: 45 minutes Cost: $100.00 for the first show; $85.00 for the second show the same day Recommended for grades: 4 - 12 |
|
Endangered!
–
Students learn what it means for animals to
be threatened and endangered, laying the
groundwork for understanding pollution and
conservation. We will discuss extinction and
the causes of endangerment, and challenge the
children to become involved by suggesting ways
they can make a difference by recycling, reducing
and reusing. Students will also meet three live
animals listed as NJ endangered species, and
learn how and why we protect them.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour Cost: $250.00 for the first program; $225.00 for a second program at the same site on the same day Recommended for grades: 2 - 12 |
Winged Wonders
–
This lively program, geared for the younger set,
teaches the characteristics of our bird friends
while introducing the children to two of our
educational raptors.
Duration: 1/2 hour Cost: $130.00 for the first show; $105.00 for the second show the same day Recommended for grades: 1 - 2 |
Owl Stories
–
Young students are fascinated by the songs and
stories that teach them about these nocturnal
creatures, but are truly amazed when they meet
a real owl.
Duration: 1/2 hour Cost: $130.00 for the first show; $105.00 for the second show the same day Recommended for grades: pre-K - K |
|
Seasonal Selections
–
Younger children will delight in seasonal stories of
wondrous animals. For spring, consider 'Over in
the Meadow' and learn about different animals
and insects that live in the grasses, ponds and
nearby trees in the meadow. For winter, 'Where
Did the Animals Go?' teaches how various animals
get through the cold weather. They even get to
meet a live animal!
Duration: 1/2 hour Cost: $130.00 for the first program; $105.00 for the second program at the same site on the same day Recommended for grades: pre-K - 2 |
| Wildlife a la Carte – Design your own tour or Refuge on Wheels program to illustrate a specific wildlife topic or to fulfill a scout badge. Give us a call to discuss your needs. Duration and costs will be based on those of our regular offerings. |
|
Science Expo
–
Fascinate students at your next science
expo with live animal presentations, interactive
lessons about water, or experiments
with animal adaptations. Call to discuss
your specific program needs.
Duration: Up to 4 hours Cost: $350.00 |
| Woodford
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055 - (856) 983 3329 |
 |
a nature detective on our Pine Barrens trail and explore
the habitats of these animals. Choose one of the
following themes or ask for one to go along with
your own curriculum: habitats, camouflage, food
chains, or animal tracks.
When
your students "adopt" one of our wildlife species, they'll be
providing a year's worth of food and care. In return, your class will
receive: