Marion Stoddart presents A River Ran Wild

Citizen activist and NRWA founder Marion Stoddart reads author Lynne Cherry's book, A River Ran Wild about the Nashua River. Marion engages students in active discussion about the river's history, the importance of creating and preserving a greenway, and how students can make a difference.

1 hour
Grades preschool - 5
10-50 students
Honorarium (to be donated to NRWA)

River, Stream or Pond Investigations

Students study water quality by testing water chemistry.

Discover your own local water body using scientific technique and hands-on exploration. Students become scientists and participate in biological, chemical and/or physical surveys of the water resources at the school or other site. Activities include collecting and identifying aquatic insects, chemical water testing, and shoreline surveys.

1.5 hours
Grades 3-10
25 students
$5.00 per student

River Creatures in the Classroom

We will bring live aquatic insects to your class for a hands-on identification workshop. Students will sort and closely observe aquatic insects and other river creatures. The experience culminates in a lively discussion about river ecology, habitats, and the important relationship between the water's quality and the insects that live there.

1 hour
Grades 3 -12
25 students
$90.00

Nonpoint Source Pollution and the Nashua River Watershed

Students will manipulate a physical watershed model and discover how nonpoint source pollution - polluted runoff - affects waterways in the Nashua River watershed. We will discuss watershed protection methods and create individual watershed models using a variety of interesting materials.

1 hour
Grades 3-12
25 students
$75.00

Schoolyard Ecology

Discover the intricate ecosystems in your own backyard! Students explore their schoolyard or local environment as an outdoor classroom using a variety of hands-on activities. Themes: Wildlife of the Watershed, Soil Testing, Biodiversity Inventory, or Schoolyard Habitats.

1.5 hours
Grades 1-6
25 students
$5.00 per student

Registration Information

You can make reservations by contacting NRWA Environmental Education Director Mary Marro at 978-448-0299. You can also contact us by e-mail at education@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.

All programs are offered year-round unless listed otherwise. After the dates have been scheduled, you will receive a confirmation packet with the information about your specific program. If you need more information, we can set up a meeting to discuss what programs best suit your curriculum and interests.