Merrill Creek Reservoir offers a wide variety of environmental education opportunities for all age groups ranging from Pre-K through adults. The programs described on this page are hands-on, interdisciplinary activites intended to provide educators with basic information to assist them in creating a productive, educational field trip. Groups are not limited to the programs that are outlined on this page, but are encouraged to integrate the correlation between classroom learning and outdoor experiences in all aspects of their curriculum.

In keeping with the Merrill Creek Reservoir educational philosophy, all educators are strongly encouraged to take an active role in preparing, conducting, and following-up of all activities. A Naturalist will be available to assist in all aspects of the program.

All organized, non-profit groups are welcome, and programs can be arranged by contacting the Naturalists at the Merrill Creek Visitors Center. The following activities are samples of some of the programs offered.

NATURE'S DISCOVERIES (Pre-K -1st grade)

SENSORY ACTIVITIES (Pre-K - 2nd grade)

AQUATICS (Grades 3 -12)

ENDANGERED SPECIES (Grades 4 - 8)

BIRDS (All grades)

FORESTRY (All grades)

ORCHARD COURSE (Grades 3 - 12)

GETTING READY FOR WINTER (All grades)

SEASONAL NATURE WALKS (All grades)

OUTDOOR EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

For more information or to schedule a program contact:
Jane Bullis, Naturalist
Merrill Creek Reservoir
(908) 454-3339 • E-mail

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