Students will investigate the three ecosystems (upland forest, salt marsh, bay beach) at Cattus Island County Park. This program encourages students to use observation skills while measuring habitat components from the different ecosystems. They will be able to explain the components of each ecosystem and compare and contrast the differences and similarities. Older students (4th grade and up) will participate in a seining activity on Silver Bay for estuary creatures, while younger students will observe a seining demonstration.
This program is available April 1-Oct 15 and is offered free for Ocean County schools and organizations only.
Note About Accessibility: 2 mile walk on uneven ground, program can be modified
Program Sponsor: Ocean County Parks - Cattus Island
Program Location: Cooper Environmental Center, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753
Program Length: 2 hrs.
Target Age Groups: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Group Size Limit: 100
Program Categories: Barnegat Bay Flora and Fauna, Climate Change, Ecosystem Dynamics, Pine Barrens Flora and Fauna, Salt Marsh Ecology
Program Types: Field Based
Program Cost: Free
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