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Lower Elementary Field Trip

10/04/2024 at 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Location: White Memorial Conservation Center - 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, Connecticut, 06759

LE Field Trip - White Memorial Conservation Center

 
Where are we going: White Memorial Conservation Center
80 WHITEHALL ROAD,  LITCHFIELD, CT 06759  
PHONE: (860) 567-0857
 
When: Friday, October 4th.
Cost: $5 for the program,  (optional gift shop cash to not exceed $10)
Lunch: Please pack a bagged lunch  + water bottle. 
Attire:  We will be outside hiking for part of the experience. Clothing and footwear for the weather of the day is essential.
 

Lower Elementary children will be transported via faculty driver to WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER, INC., after morning drop off (approx 9:15 AM).  Children will return to school for regular dismissal at LMS. 

Our class will participate in the following program at the center: 

Animal Tricksters:  Sneaky, sneaky! Over time, certain animals have evolved unique adaptations to trick their foes. Through the use of camouflage, warning colors, and downright cunning behaviors, these animals have found ways to survive in a competitive world. We’ll cover these various methods of trickery using native CT animals as examples. You’ll even get to meet a couple live ambassadors!