Biodiversity in the City
Description
Explore the 1.5 acres of garden and green space at the Wyckoff House Museum to understand the life systems of different flora and fauna native to NYC. Lesson highlights include: biodiversity and the ecosystems of an urban farm, organic vegetable gardening, soil and compost, and a visit to our beehives and the surrounding native plant area. Students will use observation skills and the five senses to learn about the bounty of life on our farm in this interactive lesson.
This program will run from September 26th-November 9th 2023 + May 1st-June 14th 2024 and takes place outdoors, rain or shine. This experience does not include a tour of the historic house.
Offered At
Wyckoff House Museum
The Wyckoff House Museum preserves, interprets, and operates New York City’s oldest building and its surrounding 1.5 acres of farmland. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs we build cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community through history. During field trips to the farmhouse, students learn about the history of the site through inquiry, exploration, and hands-on activities.
NEW for the 2024-25 school year Book up to two classes per time slot for Colonial Life, our most popular lesson!
Contact programs@wyckoffmuseum.org to discuss how we can modify our program offerings to best serve your students.
We are in school district 18.
Details
Subjects
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Agriculture, Climate, My Community
Capacity
30 students, Max 6 chap., Min 2 chap.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Price Options
$250.00 per Group for Private School
$180.00 per Group for Public School
$150.00 per Group for Local District School
$150.00 per Group for Title I School
$100.00 per Group for Self Contained Special Education Class