Finstitute After School Program
Perfect for after-school wiggles and day camps! These programs are half animal-encounter and half-moving activities that center around a conservation theme. We are happy to accommodate up to 40 students at a time. Thank you to the Millstone Fund for supporting the growth of young environmental stewards of all ages!
Come Out of Your Shell Reptile Program
Come Out of Your Shell Reptile Program
Let’s dig into the fascinating world of turtles and tortoises! Together, we will uncover what makes these remarkable creatures part of the reptile family. As we journey along, we will also engage in an exciting Ethogram Inquiry, allowing us to explore the behaviors of our animal friends in a whole new way. Join us and embark on this shell-shocking adventure together!
Sneaky Snakes Reptile Program
Sneaky Snakes Reptile Program
Slither into an exciting adventure with us as we burrow into the fascinating world of snakes! These remarkable reptiles serve as hidden friends in various ecosystems. Throughout this thrilling program, we will explore the incredible adaptations that enable snakes to thrive in their environments. Join us as we discover the wonders of these captivating creatures and play the Camouflage Game.
Lizards on the Loose Reptile Program
Lizards on the Loose Reptile Program
Join us on an exhilarating adventure as we explore the wonders of Earth and learn about lizards on the loose! In this engaging program, we will immerse ourselves in the world of reptiles. As a group, we’ll uncover the truth of what it means for an animal to be invasive and discover the fascinating ways they influence our ecosystems. Get ready because we’ll kick off with an exciting game: Invasives on the Loose!
Saving Gators Reptile Program
Saving Gators Reptile Program
Become a gator expert as we explore ways we can protect them. We will discuss their conservation success story and what can happen when people take decisive action to protect animals in need. We’ll discover the impact a species has on an ecosystem when they become absent and engage in one of two activities: Survival of the Fittest or Keystone Bridge. In Survival of the Fittest, we will discover the importance of genetic diversity over time. In Keystone Bridge, we discuss how quickly an ecosystem can fall apart with a missing piece, from the tiniest mosquito to the biggest gator.
Roll with the Waves Tidepool Program
Roll with the Waves Tidepool Program
Join us as we explore the exciting world of tide pools! In this engaging program, we will learn about how tide pools form, meet several tide pool animals, and discover a local equivalent in vernal pools. We’ll take a closer look at ways to protect these wild spaces starting in our own backyard. Make a splash and play the Tide Pool Hop Game!
Sensational Stingrays Aquatic Program
Sensational Stingrays Aquatic Program
Glide into discovery with WAVE Foundation as we discuss stingrays and their amazing adaptations. As a group, we’ll learn about camouflage, electroreception, and how stingrays move. We’ll also discuss the significant role stingrays play in their ecosystem and ways to help them. Get ready to transform into a stingray and scour the ocean floor for your next meal with Electroreception Relay!
Uh-oh Shark Aquatic Program
Uh-oh Shark Aquatic Program
Take a mega-bite of knowledge with WAVE as we discuss sharks: the apex predators of the ocean who cruise around the globe. In this action-packed program, we will identify why sharks are crucial members of our ecosystems. Together, we will dive into shark adaptations and break down misconceptions surrounding sharks. In the end, students will unleash their inner predator as they participate in the game Uh-Oh Shark.
Hungry Penguins South African Penguin Program
Hungry Penguins South African Penguin Program
Waddle with WAVE as we squawk all about penguins! Take a page from Darwin as we explore the different adaptations of these impressive birds that have developed to thrive in their diverse environments. We will then dive deeper to understand the effects that overfishing and pollution have on our very, very hungry friends. Race for your next meal in Bird Beak Relay as we explore beak adaptations for survival.
Thank you to The Millstone Fund for funding the education of future environmental stewards at Finstitue!