Youth Programs & Field Trips

Young birders on a SMRA guided field trip to Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Photo: SMRA/Anne Swaim

Since our beginning, Saw Mill River Audubon has had a commitment to offer environmental education to children and youth.

  • Audubon-guided field trips with reimbursed bus costs reimbursed are available at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve under New York State’s Connect Kids to Parks program. 
  • Lunetta Explorer Bags are now available at fourteen Westchester libraries. For adults and youth. Ask us about guided walks and activities times for your class/group using these naturalist exploration kits.
Young scientist exploring nature objects during a SMRA classroom program. Photo: SMRA/Anne Swaim

Our experienced educators visit area classrooms to offer hands-on programs about local birds, other wildlife and habitats.

Our most popular classroom presentations, tailored for all grade levels are: Westchester Birds, Westchester Mammals, Birding 101 and Raptors for Rookies.

Classroom program exploring birds and their feathers. Photo: SMRA/Pat Mutolo
Young scientist exploring nature objects during a SMRA classroom program. Photo: SMRA/Anne Swaim

Our most popular guided field trip for students is at our Pinecliff Sanctuary for either a seasonal exploration walk or a pond study, including collection and release of tadpoles and other aquatic life.

Pinecliff also offers a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk able to accommodate students of varied mobility.

Contact our office for more information and reservations.

 

Lunetta Explorer Bags are free to check out from Westchester County libraries! Photo: SMRA/Anne Swaim
“Check out an Adventure!” by borrowing one of our Mr. Lunetta Explorer Bags available at fourteen local libraries. These are good for children and adults. The bags have a wealth of ideas for exploring nature PLUS two pairs of binoculars and other nature study tools.