School Programs
Environmental Education Programming
Experience the best of Asbury Woods through our educational programming. We offer standards-based curriculum visits and a variety of other engaging programs. You can visit us at Asbury Woods or we can take our programming to your school.
To request a visit, please fill out this form. We will respond to requests within 3 business days.
If you have questions about visits, contact Sarah Bennett, Director of Education and Community Programs at (814) 836-6178 or email sbennett@asburywoods.org
Pricing
- 1-2 hour visit to Asbury Woods: $7/student
- 2.5 – 4 hour visit to Asbury Woods: $9/student
- Visits to your school: $75 for a 1-hour for 1 educator.
Additional educators will be $50/hour. Additional mileage fees may apply. - Discounts are available while funds last for qualifying Erie County public schools due to generous donations from local businesses under the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. Contact us to inquire about availability and eligibility.
- Teachers and chaperones always attend free at Asbury Woods!
Standards-based Curriculum
*denotes programs available for our staff to take to your location
Pre-K
- My Senses: My First Science Tools*
- Maple Magic (January – March)
- All About Animals
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
- Weather Works: Measuring Weather *
- Habitats Essentials: Food, Water, Shelter, and Space
- What Am I? Animal Classification
- Maple Magic: Energy Flow from Sun to Syrup*
- New Beginnings: Growth and Development of Living Things*
3rd Grade- 5th Grade
- The Power of Water: The Role of Water in Shaping the Earth
- Feeding Frenzy: Exploring Food Chains and Food Webs*
- EcoSeekers: Exploring and Protecting Healthy Ecosystems*
- Metamorphosis and More: Discovering Life Cycles
- The Earth is Home: Measuring the Human Impact on Earth’s Resources
6th Grade- 8th Grade
- Watershed Analysis: A Deep Dive into Water Quality (*if you have a stream on property)
- HydroQuest: Exploring Human Impacts on Water
- Change Begins With Me: Renewable and Non-renewable Resources
Click here for descriptions of each program
Other Programs
While these programs are not tied to specific curriculum standards, they offer enriching experiences that may enhance classroom learning. The programs can be 1 or 2 hour visits to your school or can be combined with a hike or scavenger hunt and exhibit hall exploration to create a memorable field trip to Asbury Woods.
- Nature’s Recyclers: Exploring Worms and Compost (K-2nd)
- Weather Works: Measuring Weather (K-2nd, best if there is outdoor access)
- Nature Mystery: Solve a Nature-themed Mystery Using Owl Pellets (3rd – 5th)
- Feeding Frenzy: Exploring Food Chains and Food Webs (2 hr, 3rd – 5th)
- EcoSeekers: Using Science Tools and Technology to Explore your Playground (requires outdoor access, 3rd- 5th)
- Invasive Invasion: Learning about Invasive Species Through Games (3rd-5th
- Dendrology: Exploring Leaves, Tree Rings, and Dichotomous Keys (6th – 12th)
- Osteology: Identifying Bones & Skulls and Exploring Owl Pellets (6th – 12th)
Contact us if you have a topic in mind that is not listed here.