Policies & Information
For
your information:
We very
rarely cancel a program due to weather. Rain, snow, etc.
can often make for wonderful discoveries in our “outdoor
classroom.” Please make sure your students come
dressed prepared for changeable
weather and the possibility of getting
dirty/muddy. Layers of clothing is the
best way to accomplish this, so they can take off or put
back on jackets or sweatshirts, hats, etc as they become hot
or cold. We also request that they wear
long pants.
Encourage them to wear comfortable walking or hiking
shoes/boots. (No sandals are
allowed.)…again, ones that can get dirty/muddy.
If your group is doing a stream, lake or pond study unit,
an extra pair of shoes for each student, for the bus ride
home, may be a wise move. (This keeps most of the mud off
the bus.)
Make
sure students bring rain gear
also. (raincoat, poncho or large garbage bag) The more
prepared and comfortable they are, the better experience
they will have. It is a good idea
for you to bring extra garbage bags in case some do
not come prepared for rain. These bags can easily be made
into a makeshift raincoat. Also, it is a good idea to bring
a few extra hats and gloves in cold weather for those that
don’t bring them. Students may want to bring a backpack to
carry extra layers, water bottle, etc. It is not necessary
for everyone to have one but it might be helpful for some
students to have one available.
Do
encourage your students to bring water bottles.
If you
are bringing more than 15 students, we will most likely
start (and end) our program together, as a large group and
then break down into smaller groups, each being led by one
of our naturalists. It will be most helpful if you have the
groups divided already and
provide us with a list of the students in each group upon
your arrival
(that can be handed to each of our naturalists.)
NOTE:
There is a limit to the number of parents who may
attend...in efforts to control the total group size for your
hiking groups. Smaller groups make for better
programs. Be sure to check about this when registering
your group.
No
younger siblings are allowed to attend these programs.
