Understand the fundamental concepts of wetlands, including historic treatment and modern practices of conserving these unique habitats.  Observe and measure water quality and other variables within a wetland.  Become familiar with specialized wetland organisms and their role in maintaining the health of an ecosystem.  Learn specific attributes of the watershed where you live.

Objectives:

• Understand the biology and ecology of the avian class

• Learn unique physiological adaptations

• Investigate advantages and obstacles of flight

• Distinguish between various types of behavioral characeristics, flight styles and plumage.

Time: 2 hours

Fee: $50 (in addition to park admission)

Identify wetlands and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem.  Assess wetland health by studying living organisms and conduct water quality tests using field techniques in the park's forested wetland.  Review data and make conclusions based on field observations.  Identify and discuss impacts to wetland habitats and how to better manage these important systems.

Objectives:

• Study living organisms to determine the health of a wetland ecosystem

• Collect scientific data using field techniques to test water quality

• Identify plants and animals, and their unique adaptations to specific wetlands

• Discuss aquatic food webs

Time: 2 hours

Fee: $50 (in addition to park admission)