The NRT Education Department at Sheep Pasture offers a variety of environmental programs for groups interested in learning more about local ecology. Our on-site and outreach programs are suited for: Schools • Pre-school Groups • Scouts • Camps In addition, we also host special events and evening programs throughout the year to help educate the community about significant natural and cultural resources. Visit our events page for a current schedule! |
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| PROGRAM OPTIONS All of our programs are adaptable to meet your needs. For a complete listing of programs please contact one of our Teacher/Naturalists. |
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GROUP VISITS |
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| Fresh from the Farm |
Did you know that almost everything in your pantry and refrigerator came from a farm? Meet the animals, join in activities, and experience the daily life of a farmer. | ||
| Colors of the Wild | Students learn about the many color variations of wild animals and why some animals are so well camouflaged while others are bright and conspicuous. |
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| Our Furry Friends | What makes a mammal a mammal? This is the big question and we will use the many animals of Sheep Pasture to help us figure out the answer. |
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| Incredible Insects | What are the characteristics of insects? Catch a few insects to understand their physical traits and those of other small critters found in the wild. | ||
| Herpetology | What are the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles? How are they different from us? Come have your students meet our resident Box Turtle and other Herps! | ||
| Sensory Exploration | Come explore the natural world, utilizing all five senses. This program is great for younger visitors. | ||
| Habitats | Come explore Sheep Pasture's habitats. What sets them apart from each other? What kinds of animals live in each one? Come learn this and more. | ||
| Wampanoag Culture | How did the Wompanoag Indians live hundreds of years ago? What kinds of tools did they use? What kinds of foods did they eat? Come listen to stories, handle artifacts, and learn about the Wompanoag culture. | ||
| Predators and Prey | What does it mean if an animals' eyes are on the front of its head? What about on the side? Come learn about the complex relationships between producers, consumers and decomposers. | ||
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| All About Animals | This program focuses on a variety of different animals and their individual characteristics. We will review the five main Classes of animal and also identify some native critters from each category (in your classroom!). |
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| Butterflies | How is a butterfly different from other insects? What do they eat? Learn the unique attributes of these beautiful creatures with hands-on activities. A great lesson for younger students. | ||
| From Fur to Feathers | Beaver pelts, turtle shells, and a Great Blue Heron mount make this program on adaptations a treat! Students will define which adaptations are most helpful to each animal and other animals like them. | ||
| Owl Pellet Detectives | What does an owl eat? Unleash your inner biologist and get ready to dissect your own real owl pellet to find out! | ||
| Seasonal Animal Homes | Students will learn all about animal homes, how they make them, and how they utilize them during the different seasons. We will use clues about animal behavior to play a winter shelter game and students will participate in acting out parts of a story. | ||
| Whale of a Lesson! | What makes a whale a mammal? Come walk through a life-sized model of a fin whale, explore its unique adaptations, and discover some of the special features of its environment. | ||
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| Girl Scouts | Looking for some expertise to help your girl scout troop fulfill badge requirements? Let our staff of teacher/naturalists lead your girls on exciting hikes to make explorations and engage in some great activities at Sheep Pasture! We offer a variety of programs for scouts of all ages: Daisies, Brownies, Jr. Girl Scouts, Cadettes, and Senior Girl Scouts! | ||
| Boy Scouts | Bring your troop for an adventure outdoors at Sheep Pasture! Let our staff of teacher/naturalists lead your troop in exploring the great outdoors. From geology to Native Americans, we offer programs for Boy Scouts at all levels: Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Boy Scouts! |
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| SUMMER CAMP | |||
| Sheep Pasture Nature Camp | Sheep Pasture Nature Camp is an exciting week of exploration, songs, games, and crafts that help campers from ages 6 through 12 learn to appreciate their environment. Campers will explore the fields, forest, and farm at Sheep Pasture. Daily discovery activities will teach the campers about the plants, insects, aquatic life, and mammals found in Easton. |
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| SPECIAL EVENTS/ EVENING PROGRAMS |
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| Family Programs | Check our events page regularly to find out about upcoming programs, lectures, and classes being held at Sheep Pasture. Some popular programs in the past have included Night Hikes, Bird Walks, and presentations by presenters such as New England Reptile and Raptor and Plymouth Plantation. | ||
HISTORY |
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The programs run by Sheep Pasture for the Easton Schools remain the cornerstone of the NRT's environmental education. In 1973 this program began with a few classrooms of students from the North Easton Grammar School. Currently the NRT teaching staff offers grade-appropriate field trips and in-school programming to grades K-6 on topics such as animal habitats, farm products, geology and local watersheds. This partnership with the Easton Public Schools enhances the learning experience by promoting environmental education and land stewardship to children at an early age. In addition all programs are linked to the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks. |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION | |||
NRT Education |
Rachel Tetrault |
Leslie Whitty |
Amanda Bettle |
