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Croton Point Park is the largest peninsula on the Hudson River, with four miles of river access, a rich natural and human history, and a tremendous variety of flora and fauna.  A variety of programs are offered at the park's nature center for children of all ages.  Programs are approximately one hour in length and accommodate up to 30 students, for a fee of $100.  Programs are flexible and adaptable to curriculum guidelines and new programs can be created to fit your needs.

Nature Hike
Students will use their observational skills and senses to discover a wide variety of plant and animal life.  Topics vary according to the season and teacher specifications. Grades K- Adult

Beach Exploration
Students will discover the creatures that live along the river's edge and their adaptations for such an existence.  See what the tide has brought to shore and what it will take out with it.  This is a walk that changes every time it's taken. Grades K- Adult

In Search of the Past
Students will have the opportunity to discover Croton Point's rich Native American history and participate in hands-on activities.  They will also examine local artifacts and take a walk in search of evidence left behind from the park's first inhabitants.Grades K- Adult

Brackish Water Ecology
Learn about the river by seeing who lives in it! Seining ("sweeping" through the river with a 20-foot-long net) will give students a close look at the plants and creatures that live in the Hudson River, and how they are connected and interdependent.Grades K- Adult

History Hike
Explore the park and learn about its previous land usage, the Dutch settlers, its major role in the Revolutionary War, the 19th century buildings, including a one room school house, and take a tour of the historic wine cellars. Grades 3- Adult

The Hudson River:  "The Tidal Story"
Explore the many components of the Hudson River through interactive activities focusing on the tides and salinity levels, with an estuary overview. Grades 2 - Adult

Survival Skills and Nature Study
Learn survival techniques that are used today and some from long ago.  Students will build a debris hut, identify what to bring on a hike, and learn how to cope in a threatening situation. Grades 4- Adult

Bald Eagle Walk
Croton Point Park is a haven for bald eagles over the winter months.  The students will take a walk in search of eagles while learning about the Endangered Species Act, the success story of the bald eagles, and fascinating facts about this majestic bird of prey.  (Please remember that sightings are not guaranteed, as these are wild birds, but there is a strong possibility of seeing some fly overhead, perched in trees or on the ice floes.) Grades 4- Adult

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