ECHO ENCOUNTERS
Monday - Friday Schedule (TBA!)
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Demonstration: |
| 10:30am |
Animal Feeding |
| 11:00am |
ECHO Encounter Options |
| 12:30pm |
Live Animal Demonstration |
| 2:00pm |
ECHO Encounter Options |
| 3:00pm |
Animal Feeding |
ECHO TREKS
Self-guided, scavenger hunts help direct student learning as they
explore ECHO Exhibits. Each grade level has four ECHO TREKS to choose
from linked to ECHO's themes of ecology, culture, history and
opportunities for stewardship. Students will sketch, count, read,
inquire, estimate and write as they explore ECHO's exhibits. ECHO Treks
are a great tool for post-trip reflection.
Coming this year – Inquiry Treks
which drive discussion between students and chaperones/teachers as they
guide students through key exhibits related to ECHO’s Mission
of ecology, culture, history and opportunities for stewardship in the
Lake Champlain Basin.
Please click on the link and print the number of copies you
will need. ECHO will supply the clipboards and pencils!
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Ecology Treks:
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Culture Treks:
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History Treks:
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Opportunity Treks:
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LIVE ANIMAL FEEDINGS AND DEMOS
Daily at 10:30a.m., 12:30 and 3:00p.m.
Take time from your visit to have a personal visit with one of
ECHO’s Animal Ambassadors — turtles, amphibians,
snakes, fish or the creatures in our Champlain Sea Tank. Have an
up-close look and learn interesting facts about the Basin’s
inhabitants.
MOVIE SHORTS
20–30 minute special movie features on a range of
environmental
programs. New this year – great features from Bill Nye the
Science Guy!
NATURE JOURNALS
Slow down the pace and create your own nature journal at ECHO. We
provide the components to make your journal and a unique opportunity to
observe animals up close! This experience is ideal for schools who hope
to extend their ECHO experience back at school, for home school
students with an interest in-depth study, or for any parent who wants
to instill a more thoughtful and intimate connection to nature with
their child. Check out the nature journal creation station at ECHO or
make your ECHO Nature
Journal at home or school before your visit to ECHO.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Saturdays, Sundays, and Vacation Weeks
Check the Calendar of
Events for upcoming special activities:
- Contests
- Games
- Science Explorations
- Crafts
- Special Guest Speakers
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Note: These programs are occasionally shared
with visiting preschool groups. Preschool groups of 10 or more must
pre-register for this activity. Free to all with ECHO Admission.
Story Time with a Twist - Tuesdays at 11a.m. 2 - 7
years old and
their adult caregiver join Barbara Anne as she brings nature to life
with stories, songs, movement and crafts with her unique twist on yoga!
A program for children 2 - 7 years old and their caregivers.
Pint Size Science: Fridays at 11 a.m. Children 2 - 7
years old
and their adult caregiver enjoy songs about nature, games and hands-on
activities in science. Come join young peers for a session of "on the
go" science where learning is about inquiry.
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