School Programs: Science In Nature

We Bring STEM to Life!

Connecticut Audubon Society’s Science in Nature programs are designed for K-12 students and consist of hands-on, inquiry-based activities that relate to earth and life sciences, ecology, conservation, and civic engagement. Each program is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and can take place at our center, your school, or a local park.

Experiential learning in nature is exciting and impactful, making complex science concepts more accessible for students than in traditional classroom settings. In the field, students engage with real-life phenomena, applying math and literacy skills while utilizing various science technologies. 

These programs are invaluable for building student and teacher learning capacity by providing opportunities to enhance critical thinking skills, using and designing models, and developing evidence-based explanations of natural phenomena.

Science in Nature encompasses the tried and true programs that each of our centers has offered for years covering four main topics: Weather and Climate; Landforms and Erosion,  Adaptations; and Ecosystems.

Science in Nature has been peer-reviewed by an independent committee of education experts who have endorsed the program as an invaluable resource for building students’ and teachers’ academic capacity.

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DISTANCE LEARNING: SCIENCE IN NATURE

Bring the excitement and learning of our Science in Nature programs to your classroom! These live, virtual programs meet the Next Generation Science Standards and are appropriate for students in Kindergarten to 12th Grade.

For more information on Science in Nature program topics offered in your area and to schedule a program, please visit our individual center pages linked below or contact :

Tricia Kevalis, Center at Fairfield, 203-259-6305 x 117; tkevalis@ctaudubon.org

Ken Elkins, Coastal Center at Milford Point, 203-878-7440; kelkins@ctaudubon.org

Catie Resor, Greater Hartford Area, 860-633-8402 x205; cresor@ctaudubon.org

Sarah Heminway, Center at Pomfret, 860-928-4948; sheminway@ctaudubon.org

Heather Kordula, Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme, 860-598-4218; hkordula@ctaudubon.org