Programs At Your School
Learn with Wave Hill
When it’s too cold to come to the gardens, engage your class in a unique classroom learning experience. During the winter months, Wave Hill educators will use touch objects, activities and visuals to bring the natural world right to your students, providing rich experiences for all.
Season: Winter Only, January through early March
Time of programs: 10-11AM or 11:30AM-12:30PM
Grades Served: K-5th
Maximum class size: 30 students
Program fee: $120; 20% discount for Title I and D75 schools
Special Needs: All programs can be adapted to suit the particular learning styles of your students. Communicate your class’s specific needs upon booking so that we may provide the most engaging program possible.
Reservations
To request a reservation, please complete the school programs request form.
Avian Adventures Classroom Program
In this dynamic program, students learn about the birds found in New York City during the wintertime and their characteristics. They investigate feathers and skulls to discover how different adaptations help birds thrive. By designing their own nest, students consider the impact of a birds’ environment on their ability to survive. Each class will receive a bird guide to encourage ongoing avian exploration.
Seeds We Need Classroom Program
Students investigate the internal structures of seeds and learn how these parts enable a seed to grow into a plant. A seed dissection activity allows for exploration of these structures. Students discover how seeds in New York City have adapted to use environmental factors for dispersal, playing a matching game to apply their new understanding. Each class will come away with a potted seed to nurture into a fully grown plant.