Environmental Education at Oswegatchie
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Oswegatchie Educational Center is a welcome host to a variety of groups on a year round basis. We can provide diverse program experiences to keep your group busy through out your stay, or you may decide to use our lodge and vast property as a place to relax and take in the beauty of the Adirondacks.
Our staff all have backgrounds in education, but have specialized in outdoor recreation combined with environmental education. Contact us to ask about the programs listed and anything new we could do for you. (315) 346-1222 or email info@oswegatchie.org. |
Maple Sugaring - March & AprilOur best day program for Grades 3 & Up! This is our most popular environmental education program. Its only available during the "Maple Moon" as the sap flows and is boiled into syrup. It mixes history, ecology, and sweet maple sugar into a great 3 hour experience. Every spring Oswegatchie is busy in the sugar bush.
If you want to know about the process of making maple syrup and the history behind maple sugaring this is the workshop for you. Learn how to tap a tree, collect buckets, and see the sap flow from the tubing. To finish the day join us in the sugar house to see our evaporator creating a pure maple syrup. The program includes a Pancake Meal Service with our real Maple Syrup! Best for Grades 3 & up! |
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Autumn in the Adirondacks - Autumn
Autumn is the sweet spot in our yearly calendar. Its often warm, but with no bugs. This program takes kids through the forest to learn about how leaves change, wildlife prepares for winter, and nature preparing for winter. Its a great time to be outside with students in foliage and hike and explore. Best for grades 2-4.
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Pond Ecology - May & June
Curious about what lives in pond water? This workshop will allow you to discover the abundant life of aquatic insects. We’ll collect some pans and take a closer look; we will also explore the shore line so we can find what thrives just on the waters edge. Best for grades 2 - 5, but flexible for all ages.
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Snow Shoes - January & February
Oswegatchie can handle 50 people at a time on a snowshoe adventure. We have the ability to offer physically advanced hikes or easy going trips. We have 8 different sized shoes, so adults and children can all have a great experience. The only thing we do not control is the depth of snow!
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Need a Specialty?
Our staff can create a custom program for you. Hiking, boating, animal tracks, forestry, nature games, or naturalist work. We can create an experience for you based on your requests. Contact us (315)346-1222 or email us at info@oswegatchie.org!
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