August-June
Living things can be found in a variety of habitats all over the world. These plants and animals interact with their physical environment and can cause changes over time. Students will explore the local habitats at Greenacres and discover which animals call them home.
Ohio Science Standards
NGSS Standards
August-June
This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas. We’ll focus on discovering clues about the lives of animals while building observation skills and applying them to learning about our environment. This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.
Ohio Science Standards
NGSS Standards
Poster and Vocabulary:
observation, senses, investigation, habitat
January 29 – February 23
Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring. Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)
Ohio Science Standards
NGSS Standards
Video Introduction and Vocabulary:
spiles, sap, gallons, sugar shack, sugar bush, evaporation, tap, sapsucker
April-October
Exploring nature is an important part of developing a relationship with our environment. Streams are an essential resource to many Ohio plants and animals, including humans. Take time to discover the stream at Greenacres and make observations as we look for plants and animals that call it home.
Ohio Science Standards
NGSS Standards
Video Introduction and Vocabulary:
macroinvertebrates, fossil, extinct, habitat