Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm Programs for Schools
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Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm Programs for Schools
Return Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PA I D Dayton, OH Permit #217 Programs for Schools & Groups Experiential learning opportunities abound at Aullwood! Come discover the many hands-on activities that inspire, teach & involve! 2014 2015 our mission Scheduling Your Visit Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, an Audubon Center for environmental education and sustainable agriculture, provides activities that increase understanding and preservation of the planet by Aullwood’s Legacy Marie S. Aull gave Aullwood to the Miami Valley and the National Audubon Society in 1957. It was her dream to create a beautiful wildlife sanctuary and one of the Midwest’s first nature centers. In 1962 she gave neighboring land to create one of the first educational farms in the country. Today, Aullwood is a 200-acre sanctuary with six miles of trails winding through prairie, forests, marsh, ponds and meadows. Remember, Aullwood field trips and special outreach programs fulfill Ohio's New Learning Standards. Aullwood’s hands-on activities inspire, teach and involve! children and adults through education, research and recreation. Whenever possible, teachers and group leaders are encouraged to visit Aullwood before bringing children. Please contact Aullwood’s Office Manager at (937) 890-7360 (ext. 10) to make arrangements for a special tour or to schedule your group. Take a pre-view tour of Aullwood on our web site—www.aullwood.org. Call our Center office at (937) 890-7360 to schedule a visit. You may call in June to schedule for the upcoming school year. Remember that adults and children pay admission to Aullwood. If you or one of your students is a member of Friends of Aullwood or the National Audubon Society, the self-guided visit fee is covered. Be sure to bring your membership card to receive free admission. Guided programs have an additional fee which members and non-members must pay. If you want to eat lunch at Aullwood, we have places to picnic on the lawn, or on our porches, pavers or decks. During inclement weather, you may picnic in our buildings or pavilion. You must bring trash bags to take the lunch waste back to your school. We do not have the capacity for the trash generated by up to 1,000 students each week. Classes visiting Aullwood for programs at only the Center or Farm may be permitted to do self-guided visits to other areas at Aullwood. Self-guided groups must be respectful of other groups to maintain the high quality of experiences for everyone. This activity must be scheduled when scheduling other programs. Please call for more information. Please be aware that all programs are held rain or shine as scheduled. In case of severe weather that prevents outdoor exploration, hands-on indoor activities will be conducted. Cancellation must be made 14 days in advance of the program, otherwise the school Englewood will be billed for the cancelled program. Table of Contents for Field Trips and Programs Artist in Residence: Music/Art (p.8) Aullwood Adventures School Program (p.13) Aullwood R.E.A.C.H.E.S. Assemblies (p.9) Birds, Flight and the Wrights: A Celebration of Flight (p.3) Birds, Flight and the Wrights: Accessible Trail (p.11) Birds of Prey (p.3) Candle Dipping (p.6) Classroom Visits (p.9) Comparing Communities: A Study of Ecology (p.3) Farm Visit (p.11) Farm-matics (p.11) Farmyard Adventures (p.4) Feathers and Flight (p.4) From Field to Table (p.6) Geology and Fossils (p.4) Geology Explorations (p.11) Maple Syrup (p.6) Nature Center Visit (p.11) Nature Explorations (p.5) Ohio: Visions of the Past (p.5) Scales and Cold-Blooded Tales (p.5) Scouting Programs (p.12) Special Focus on Birds (p.13) Special Focus on the Farm (p.13) Udder Delight (p.6) Wings and Wildlife (p.5) Wings and Wildlife Outreach Program (p.6) Route 40 Farm Entrance I-75 . ccess o Rd Airport A Aul l w Route 48 od ike ick P der Fre Meeker Rd. Center Entrance North I-70 Dayton Birds, Flight and the Wrights: A Celebration of Flight (Grades 3–12; 1.5 to 2 hours) with a self-guided walk. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student and $5.00 per adult. Objectives: To learn about the beauty and principles of flight as exhibited by seeds, insects, birds, mammals and humans. Description: Aullwood celebrates the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903 through this unique field trip. This program begins with a presentation on flight in nature and human flight. Groups learn the dynamics of flight through special hands-on exhibits and outdoor discoveries. This program was developed with funds provided by the Ohio EPA OEEF. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student and $5.00 per adult. Ohio Revised Education Standards can be found at www.aullwood.org Birds of Prey (Kindergarten–Grade 12; 1.5 hours) Guided Field Experiences Aullwood’s professional naturalist teachers and specially-trained volunteer trail guides provide experiential learning opportunities that create awareness of the natural world, teach natural history concepts, investigate methods of science and instill conservation stewardship. To provide a guided field trip/workshop for your group, register for the following programs. Guided programs cost $4.00 per child and $5.00 per adult unless otherwise noted. There is a minimum fee of $75. For the safety of students and for the best possible field trip experience, we require at least one adult to accompany every 10 children. Objectives: To learn about the special adaptations of hawks and owls, their roles Comparing Communities: A Study of Ecology in ecosystems, and threats to their existence. (Grades 3–12; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Description: This study of Ohio’s hawks and owls enables groups to discover characteristics of birds of prey during a special presentation that includes viewing specimens that illustrate a variety of adaptations. Discover the role predators play in ecosystems and investigate threats to these protected species. Students observe Aullwood’s live American Kestrel or Red-tailed Hawk and learn ways to conserve habitats for birds of prey. For an additional $3.50/pellet, students can dissect owl pellets. Groups are encouraged to end Objectives: To discover a variety of habitats, identifying producers, consumers and decomposers and encounter organisms that live in a variety of communities. Ohio's state tree (Ohio buckeye), state wildflower (large-flowered trillium), state fish (small-mouthed bass), state bird (Northern cardinal), and state mammal (white-tailed deer) all live at Aullwood. Description: Students explore Aullwood’s habitats, discovering special organisms that fill essential roles in living systems. Groups search communities such as prairie, stream, pond, forest and meadow, examining cycles and food chains. At the Farm, students explore a sustainable agriculture community that supports humans. Emphasis is placed on using senses, observing/gathering information on ecosystems, and investigating and drawing conclusions. This program begins at the Nature Center and ends at the Farm, costing $4.00 per student and $5.00 per adult. Farmyard Adventures Geology and Fossils (Pre-K–Grade 6; 1.5 hours) (Grades 3–12; 2 hours) Objectives: To foster an understanding of our dependence on agriculture through close encounters with crops and livestock Objectives: To learn basic geologic concepts, discover the geology of southwestern Ohio and to collect fossils representative of the and to explore energy cycles of the farm. Dayton area. Description: Groups explore croplands, herb and vegetable gardens, visit farm animals and a century-old barn. Depending on the needs of your group, we engage in activities as varied as holding a warm egg to discussing energy conservation. Aullwood Farm practices sustainable agriculture with the diversity of a traditional Ohio family farm. It is home to horses, pigs, cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, and sheep. This program begins and ends at the Farm, costing $4.00 per student, Description: Discover Dayton’s geologic past through the use of maps and hands-on specimens. Learn how the bedrock and glacial geology connect with the ecology of the land. Explore how ancient oceans, glaciers, and rivers shaped the land. Discover the three principal rock types. The program ends at the Stillwater River where fossil collecting is encouraged. This program begins at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. Nature Explorations Ohio: Visions of the Past (Pre-K–Grade 3; 1.5 hours) (Grades 3–12; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To discover and build awareness of diversity through the use of the senses in a Objectives: To learn about the ecosystems that have existed in Ohio throughout time. rich, natural environment. Discover Ohio’s eco-history. Description: Walk the trails with a guide to explore the natural world. Your class discovers a variety of special places at Aullwood. Each student experiences plants and animals in close personal encounters. Groups explore the Marie S. Aull Center’s Discovery Rooms with a guide. This program begins and ends at the Center, costing $4.00 Description: Through an imaginary journey back in time, students visit the ancient oceans, the ice age, Native Americans, and early Ohio settlers. Learn how Ohio’s landscape has changed. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. per student, $5.00 per adult. Scales and Cold-Blooded Tales (Grades 3–6; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To understand the characteristics, diversity and ecology of reptiles. Ohio Revised Education Standards can be found at www.aullwood.org Description: The program begins inside with hands-on specimens and a chance to meet several Ohio snakes and turtles. Explore reptile habitats along Aullwood’s trails while delving into their many fascinating adaptations. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. Wings and Wildlife (Grades 3–12; 1.5 to 2 hours) $5.00 per adult. Objectives: Learn about the importance of birds of prey in food web relationships. Feathers and Flight Description: Explore natural food web relationships by focusing on birds of prey. Students will learn about extinction, endangered species, migration, effects of herbicides or pesticides on wildlife and their habitats as well as positive and negative human influences on wildlife. During the program students will encounter a live hawk, falcon or owl. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student, (Grades 3–6; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To learn about the characteristics, diversity, ecology and protection of birds. Description: What’s so special about birds? A short program introduces students to the world of birds with hands-on specimens, photographs and vocalizations. A visit with a live American Kestrel or Red-tailed Hawk is a program highlight. Outdoor excursions to observe birds motivate young ornithologists to conservation action. This program begins and ends at the Nature Center, costing $4.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. $5.00 per adult. Owls can turn their degrees. Their large prey even in dim lig feathers allow for heads as much as 27 0 eyes help them loc ht, and their specia ate a stealthy attack. lized Candle Dipping— November & December (Pre-K–Grade 12; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To dip beeswax candles, learn about bees/beekeeping, study the history of lighting/energy use, learn about renewable/ nonrenewable resources and understand basic conservation issues. Description: Students learn about the ways that people have extended the day with artificial lighting—from primitive rush lights to candles to electric lighting. Participants hand dip beeswax/paraffin candles after learning about the cooperation between bees and beekeepers, energy cycles and ways to conserve energy. This program begins and ends at the Farm, costing $4.50 per student, $5.00 per adult (Fee includes one candle. Add $1.00 per additional candle. From Field to Table— September to May (Grade 3–12; 1.5 hours) Objective: To understand the path of food from the farm to the dinner table, learn the benefits of sustainable agriculture, and observing all food is reliant upon fertile soil, sun and water. Description: Students will visit a crop field and portray the inner workings of a combine. After examining the soil beneath their feet, students will learn about three soil types. They will grind grain into poultry feed and then care for the chickens, gathering eggs. Students will engage in activities that trace the food they eat back to the soil. Limit of 30 students per program. This program begins and ends at the Farm, costing $4.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. Maple Syrup—February & March (Kindergarten–Grade 12; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To develop an understanding of green plants as the primary source of food, to learn about the traditional art of sugaring, and to explore the woods in winter. Description: Tour a sugar bush to see buckets hanging on trees and visit a steamy sugarhouse. Learn about maple sugar production by Native Americans as well as commercial maple syrup production. Students learn about food production in green plants. Each participant gets to taste freshly-made syrup. Teachers will receive 1 pint of maple syrup for their class. This program begins and ends at the Farm, in Ohio, with The snapping turtle is the largest turtle r common Othe ds. a maximum weight of over 35 poun the Midland turtles include the Eastern Box Turtle, hell. Softs Spiny rn Painted Turtle and the Easte costing $4.50 per student, $5.00 per adult. Udder Delight—September to May (Pre-K–Grade 3; 1.5 hours) Objectives: To observe the process of collecting milk, to see a farm ecosystem, to understand food groups, and to churn butter.. Description: In this program, students will milk a life like cow and taste butter they make from cream. They will see a video about Ohio dairy farming and discover the characteristics of mammals. Then students will trace the path of the sun’s energy back to a glass of milk. The cost is $4.50 per student, $5.00 per adult. This program begins and ends at the Farm. Limit of 30 students per program. Wings and Wildlife Outreach Program (Grades 4–7; 45 to 60 minutes) Objective: To learn about the importance of birds of prey in food web relationships Description: An Aullwood naturalist teacher visits the classroom and presents a program that explores natural food web relationships by focusing on birds of prey. Students also learn about extinction, effects of herbicides or pesticides on wildlife and their habitats as well as positive and negative human influences on wildlife. One of the highlights of this program includes an introduction to a live hawk, falcon or owl. The program concludes with a few math problems and critical thinking questions that relate to birds of prey. The charge for this program is $200. A fee of $.75 per mile will be charged to facilities more than 15 miles from Aullwood. Seasonal Guided Field Experiences Some of our most popular seasonal programs are offered during select times of the year. These programs fill up quickly so make your reservations early. The cost of these programs vary. For the safety of students and for the best possible field trip experience, we require at least one adult to accompany every 10 children. R.E.A.C.H.E.S. (Real Experiences Arouse Curiosity Helping Everyone Succeed) Assemblies Farmin’ Fever (Pre-K–Grade 6; 45 to 60 minutes) Artist in Residence: Music/Art (Kindergarten–Grade 12) Stars are born…your students! During the Artist in Residence: Music program, Chris Rowlands, Outreach Naturalist, teaches students how to create music and write songs about nature or farming. At the end of the weeklong residency, a professionally recorded CD is created. Chris tailors this program to meet the school’s curriculum needs on any topic. Designed to encourage students to express their creativity through music, Chris provides guidance for students to research, write, record, and perform their songs. Chris and the students will share what they’ve learned during a performance for the entire school. During the Artist in Residence: Art program, Chris teaches students to use a variety of art techniques to create a 6' x 10' acrylic canvas mural. Chris is a professional artist as well as a musician. Students research, design, layout and paint a mural, which becomes a permanent exhibit at the school. For cost and information, contact Chris Rowlands, Aullwood’s Outreach Naturalist, at (937) 890-7360. Outreach Programs Visitors to the Farm Discovery Center are drawn to our 1880's bank barn which houses draft horses, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, barn cats etc. Aullwood’s outreach educational programs provide unique hands-on learning opportunities for a wide variety of audiences. Contact Chris Rowlands, Aullwood’s Outreach Naturalist, at (937) 890-7360 to schedule a special encounter with the natural world and farm life at your site. Objectives: To learn about farm life and where our food comes from through an educational, entertaining and interactive musical performance. how, when and why they winter in Latin America and why these birds migrate to Ohio to raise their young. The cost is $250 for a 45–60 minute assembly and $.75 per mile for travel to facilities that are more than 15 miles from Aullwood. Contact Chris Rowlands at (937) 890-7360 to schedule. Description: Chris Rowlands brings the excitement of farm life to students with songs, dance, and colorful backdrops, props and puppets. Chris teaches students how to milk a cow with a chorus of “squeeze, squirt, right from the udder.” The song “Sooee” teaches children about the products that we use daily that come from hogs. “Crop Hop” enables children to discover how plants make food. Each song engages the students through simple-to-follow choruses and movements. But most important, students become involved in the wonders of farm life that they never knew existed. The cost is $250 for a 45–60 minute assembly and $.75 per mile for travel to facilities that are more than 15 miles from Aullwood. Contact Chris Rowlands at (937) 890-7360 to schedule. It’s Wild Out There: Feathers, Fur and Forests (Pre-K–Grade 6; 45 to 60 minutes) Objectives: To learn about forests and wildlife through educational, entertaining and interactive musical performance. Description: Through the use of music, humor, puppets and audience participation, Chris Rowlands creates a woodland adventure enabling children to encounter a myriad of fascinating wild animals. Children learn about specific adaptations of animals, such as the spray of a striped skunk or the stealth flight of a barred owl, or the absence of feathers on a vulture’s head. Children will discover the rich diversity of wildlife and explore a forest food web. With puppet in hand, Chris introduces children to threatened neo-tropical birds— Classroom Visits Classroom visits are designed to meet any Ohio Academic Content Standards that the teacher selects. An Aullwood naturalist teacher visits a classroom and presents a special program. This program may include select live animals. Children also discover hands-on objects such as animal pelts, skulls, feathers, etc. Contact Aullwood’s Education Coordinator, Tom Hissong, at (937) 890-7360 for help in designing a program especially for your group. The cost is $3.50 per student and $.75 per mile for travel to facilities that are more than 15 miles from Aullwood. The minimum charge for this program is $200. Birds, Flight and the Wrights Accessible Trail (Self-Guided) available. Leaders must ensure that children treat all farm animals with care. This program (Pre-K–Grade 12; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) begins and ends at the Farm. Objectives: To discover the dynamics of flight exhibited by birds, insects, humans, mammals and seeds. Description: Explore the Birds, Flight and the Wrights Trail, which is accessible to all, beginning and ending at the Marie S. Aull Education Center. The 4/10-mile-long paved trail winds through forest, prairie and along a stream. Gifted students from Englewood Elementary designed the five interpretive stations. Interactive displays interpret the flight of the Wright brothers, the Aull family’s relationship with the Wrights, and the flight of birds, insects, mammals and seeds. Farm-matics (Self-Guided) September to May (Pre-K–Grade 4; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Objective: To apply mathematical processes outside of the classroom, understand the importance of farms and engage students in hands-on encounters with plants and animals. Description: Students will complete a math guided worksheet as they discover the farm. They will visit twelve different stations for hands-on activities while solving math equations. Students will visit the pond, read a sundial and measure a half acre. This program begins and ends at the Farm. Geology Explorations (Self-Guided) (Pre-K–Grade 12; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Objective: To explore the geology of the Stillwater River Valley. Description: Walk the geology trail and uncover evidence left behind by ancient seas, continental glaciers and rushing water. Use Aullwood’s Geology Explorations Guide to discover how these forces shaped the land. This program begins at the Center. Finish your Bluegills are very abundant in Ohio, and typically live in inland lakes, ponds and walk at the Stillwater River’s fossil beds. slow-moving streams. They grow to about ten inches in length and feed on larvae, weeds and aquatic insects. Nature Center Visit (Self-Guided) (Pre-K–Grade 12; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Farm Visit (Self-Guided) (Pre-K–Grade 12; 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Objective: To learn basic farm ecology and where our food originates as well as observe sustainable agriculture practices. Self-Guided Visits If you wish to guide your own group, you can sign up for a self-guided or do-it-yourself program. We will provide some teaching materials before you come, a staff introduction to your visit as well as trail activity supplies for select programs. Self-guided visits cost $3.00 per child and $5.00 per adult. Description: Discover Aullwood Farm and learn about the production of food. Tour barns, view exhibits, visit livestock and explore cropland, herb and vegetable gardens. A guidebook provides information about sustainable farming, the origins of farm animals and other agriculture information. A seasonal guide to the Sugar Bush is also Objective: To learn the basics of Ohio’s ecology and develop a sense of wonder. Description: Enjoy the exhibits and live animals in the Marie S. Aull Education Center, and hike the trails using a trail guide, activity sheets and optional trail equipment. Leaders must ensure that children follow trail rules. This program begins and ends at the Center. Aullwood also offers overnight programs where scouts will complete a badge specific activity, go on a night hike, enjoy live animal sessions, sleep in the Marie S. Aull Education Center and help with chores at the farm. Brochures are available at Aullwood’s Center and Farm offices or online at www.aullwood.org. Scout leaders should contact Aullwood’s Environmental Education Specialist, Tara Pitstick, at (937) 890-2968 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Homeschool Programs Aullwood can be a valuable learning resource for homeschool groups. Students will gain a better understanding of science, natural history and agriculture through unique hands-on experiences at Aullwood. All of our programs for students in PreK through 12th grade are available to homeschool groups during the school day. Guided programs cost $4.00 per child and $5.00 per adult, unless otherwise noted. There is a minimum fee of $75.00 for each guided experience. Special extended Special Focus Programs at Aullwood Special focus programs at Aullwood provide extended opportunities for students to discover and explore nature and farming. programs and seasonal activities can be arranged. For information contact Tom Hissong, Education Coordinator, at (937) 890-7360 or e-mail [email protected]. Ohio Revised Education Standards can be found at www.aullwood.org Flight Songs; Adaptations; Field Ecology/Bird Watching. Teachers must contact Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s Education Coordinator, at (937) 890-7360 to schedule this program. The cost of this extended program is $6.00 per person. This program begins and ends at the Center. Aullwood Adventures School Program Aullwood Adventures involves the entire school! An Aullwood Adventures School participates in three field trips to Aullwood a year for in-depth exploration of natural history and farming. With assistance of Aullwood’s Education Coordinator, the school principal and teachers choose two guided field trips and one self-guided field trip that meet specific grade level science and social studies proficiencies. Aullwood Adventures students who have participated in this program for several years have a greater understanding of science/natural history concepts, an increased awareness of the out-of-doors and a strong environmental ethic. The cost is $11.00 per student full program (two guided field trips, one self-guided field trip and two Aullwood R.E.A.C.H.E.S. assemblies) or $7.00 per student for an abbreviated program (one field trip, one self-guided field trip, and one Aullwood R.E.AC.H.E.S. assembly). Principals should contact Aullwood’s Education Coordinator, Tom Hissong, at (937) 890-7360 for more information. Special Focus on Birds (Grades 6–12; 3 to 4 hours) Objectives: To discover the beauty, diversity and ecology of birds, learning about threats to migratory birds and the actions needed to conserve birds and their habitats. This program takes up to 80 students through a full day of special programs related to neotropical migrants and other birds. The students are divided into classroom-sized groups that participate in three programs. Each program session addresses an important environmental topic: Bird Identification and Special Focus on the Farm (Grades 6–12; 3 to 4 hours) Objectives: To provide students with a better understanding of how food is produced and the importance of sustainable agriculture. This program takes up to 80 students through a full day of special programs related to agriculture and farm life. The visiting school is divided into classroom-sized groups that participate in four programs, each addressing an exciting farm topic. Teachers may choose from three of the following topics: How Sweet It Is (the life of honeybees); Make Like A Tree (tree identification/ Sugarbush tour); Drip Drop Splash (aquatic water study); It’s None of Your Beeswax (candle dipping—Nov. and Dec. only); Wagon Ride; (farm tour); Udderly Amazing (production of milk). Teachers must contact Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s Education Coordinator, at (937) 890-7360 to schedule this program. The cost of this extended program is $6.00 per person. This program begins and ends at the Farm. This paper is 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer waste, manufactured using hydro-power & is process chlorine free. Come experience an unforgettable adventure with Scouting Programs at Aullwood! Aullwood offers a variety of badge specific programs for Girl Scouts and for Cub and Boy Scouts. Programs are available during the school day, after school, on weekends and during the summer. Many of the programs can be adapted to meet scout merit badge requirements. Programs include exciting handson activities, hiking on Aullwood’s trails, games, environmental awareness, conservation action, and most of all, lots of fun! VMA.014.11C_2.5K Scouting Programs