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 hours
Grades 3-10

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

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 imaginative solutions for non-point source pollution with a variety of interesting materials.

1 hour
Grades 3-12

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 hours
K-12

Registration Information

You can make reservations by contacting NRWA Environmental Education Director Mary Marro at (978) 448-0299, or e-mail MaryM@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.