Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc.

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Bring your class to the Discovery Center
School Field Trips
 
 

 
The Discovery Center offers field trips throughout the school year.  Our most popular times are the Spring and Fall Months.

We are open through the week by appointment for school groups September through May.

Spring field trips geared toward Kindergarden - Third Grade may include:
 
Arrival at the Center by 9:30 or 10:00 (times vary by your needs)
The students receive three rotations of outdoor learning.
 
An example may be:
9:30-10:15    Reptile and Amphibians. 
10:30-11:15  Nature Hike and exploration focusing on Habitat (Food, Water, Shelter and Space)
11:15-11:45  Lunch ( brought by the students)
11:45-12:30  Habitat Game reinforcing habitat needs.
12:30 Depart or enjoy some time in the Center and nature shop

 

Our staff can taylor lessons to your students needs and curriculum through our varied and diverse topics.

 

 


 
Fall field trips geared toward Kindergarden - Third Grade may include:
 
Arrival at the Center by 9:30 or 10:00 (times vary by your needs)
The students receive three rotations of outdoor learning.
 
An example may be:
9:30-10:15   Monarch butterfly tagging and milkweed patch study and migration.
10:30-11:15  Aviary Encouter (Live birds of prey at our aviary)
11:15-11:45  Lunch ( brought by the students)
11:45-12:30  Camoflauge and Migration Game reinforcing fall theme.
12:30 Depart or enjoy some time in the Center and nature shop

 

Our staff can taylor lessons to your students needs and curriculum through our varied and diverse topics.

 

The Discovery Center

301-387-7067
898 State Park Rd
Swanton, MD  21561
cblizzard@dnr.state.md.us