Explore different habitats within the Rouge Valley and determine what brings wildlife to specific habitats. Learn about adaptations and interactions within communities, ecosystems, ecosystem populations, long-term effects of natural habitats and how particular habitats sustain themselves. This program consists of a guided hike allowing students to observe and identify the impacts humans have on wildlife. The program also investigates the various ways in which a variety of animals adapt to their environment, as well as how the adaptation helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

Target Audience: Grade 2 (Age 7-8).

Offered: Year round.

Program Length: Full Day - generally 3.5 hrs (10AM-1:30 PM) unless otherwise noted. Students will have lunch by the river.

Overall Goals

1. assess ways in which animals have an impact on society and the environment, and ways in which humans have an impact upon animals and the places where they live;

2. investigate similarities and differences in the characteristics of various animals;

3. demonstrate an understanding that animals grow and change and have distinct characteristics.