Come explore Hudson River Park’s Habitat Garden, a unique urban green space home to a diversity of native trees and plants. In Garden Adventures, students can investigate tree identification, discover the fascinating lives of birds and butterflies through activities on adaptations, life cycles and migration.
Program Objectives:
- Students will define habitat
- Students will distinguish common bird species found in the Park
- Students will gain understanding of the role of adaptation in bird beak shapes
- Students will identify how habitat is crucial for wildlife migration
Program Information:
- Student Capacity: 30 students per program
- Cost: $200 (waivers available upon demonstration of need)
- Adult chaperones: one chaperone is required for every 10 students (1:10 ratio) at minimum
Program Activities:
- Habitat Zones
- Tree ID Scavenger Hunt
- Bird Identification and Bird Beak Buffet Activity
- Tree or Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Exploration
For details on program availability and location in the Park, please consult the calendar at the booking link above or contact education@hrpt.ny.gov.
