Feathers, Fur, and Scales
This wonderful live animal program introduces students
to the similarities and differences between mammals, birds
and reptiles. Characteristics of each type of animal are
examined through hands-on materials.
Fee: $90.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade level: K-6
Birds of Prey
 This
program offers an exciting and comprehensive exploration
of local diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. Living examples
and hands-on materials help demonstrate flight, sight, hearing
and other adaptations.
Fee: $90.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade level: 3-6
Silent Hunters
Students engage in an in-depth study of native California
owls, observe the natural habitat of a live owl and examine
a variety of hands-on specimens such as skulls, bones, feet,
talons, wings and feathers.
Fee: $90.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade level: 3-6
Stayin' Alive
Take an up close look and discover how physical structures
and behaviors help improve an animal's chance for survival
in the wild. Through the study of bones, skulls, beaks and
talons students will explore a wide variety of animal adaptations.
Learn about habitats, predator/prey relationships and basic
animal ecology. Observe living examples of selected animals
during the presentation.
Fee: $90.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade level: 4-6
FIELD PROGRAMS
Down & Dirty
An outdoor adventure filled with exciting new discoveries
about habitats. Includes lots of hands-on activities that
explore the coexistence between plants, animals and insects.
One adult assistant for every five students is required.
Fee: $6.00 per student ($150 minimum)
Length: 1.5 hours
Recommended grade level: K-6
Flora & Fauna
This guided walk introduces students to local wildlife
and their habitats, California Early Native American plant
use, and the environmental processes that affect the area
around us.
Fee: $90.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade level: K-6
Wet & Wild
An outdoor activity program engaging students in hands-on
science. Begin with a nature walk, then sample a local pond
for aquatic insects. Students learn how different insects
indicate water quality and increase awareness of the sources
and impact of water pollution. One adult assistant for every
five students is required.
Fee: $6.00 per student ($150 minimum)
Length: 1.5 Hours
Recommended grade level: 3 and up
California Native Americans
Learn how California Early Native Americans co-existed
with wildlife and the environment and used plants and primitive
tools. All students will have the opportunity for hands-on
activities that may include acorn grinding, art, fine motor
skill games and other activities. Requires 4 adult assistants.
Introduction to village life with comparison of
pre and post-contact lifestyles
Fee: $100.00
Length: 1 Hour
Recommended grade levels: 1--3
Emphasis on pre-contact era. Includes an in-depth study
of daily life and environmental interaction.
Fee: $150.00
Length: 1. 5 hours
Recommended grade levels: 4--6
PROGRAM STIPULATIONS
Fees are for a minimum of two (2) identical programs booked
for the same day. Single programs are available under certain
circumstances and will incur an additional $20.00 fee. Maximum
number of students per program is 35.
Programs held outside of the Morgan Hill or Gilroy Unified
School Districts will incur an additional $25.00 travel
fee.
"Wet & Wild" is held at Anderson Lake Park
in Morgan Hill. "Flora & Fauna" and "Down
and Dirty" are held at either Anderson Lake Park or
Mt. Madonna Park in Gilroy. Other sites must be approved
in advance by W.E.R.C. The booking party is responsible
for all park-related fees and for providing their own transportation
to the park.
Program availability and prices are subject to change without
notice.
To schedule programs or obtain more information:
call: 408.779.WERC (9372)
or
email: education@werc-ca.org
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