Students will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of our half-mile wooded trail behind the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Center. The trail is comprised of both upland wooded habitat and salt marsh. Students will have the chance to observe and identify various species of flora and fauna. For older students, we’ll discuss transition zones between habitats, vegetation succession and invasive species. In addition to the guided walk, younger students have the option to do 1 of 3 different kinds of scavenger hunts while exploring the trail (either BINGO-style, sensory or a species checklist). Students will have the chance to share their observations at the conclusion of the walk.
Note About Accessibility: Uneven and wet ground at times
Areas Covered:
Estuarine Science, Ecology, & Conservation
Program Sponsor: Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Program Length: 1 hr.
Target Age Groups: Elementary School
Group Size Limit: Approx. 20 +/-
Program Categories: Barnegat Bay Flora and Fauna, Pine Barrens Flora and Fauna
Program Types: Field Based
Program Cost: Free
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