Insectopia: Exploring the World of Aquatic Insects
Learn aquatic insect anatomy, life cycles, and habitat by collecting, observing and drawing watery bugs. Discover more about insects and their importance in the river ecosystem. Use nets to catch the insects and field scopes to study these creatures closely. Setting: Field (preferred) or Classroom
Fly Tying: Mimiking Stanly the Stonefly
Explore Stanley's changing anatomy and learn how anglers mimic his body by tying your own fly. Setting: Field or Classroom
Busy Beavers
Beavers are amazing animals. Learn the body parts of a beaver, adaptations, about their homes, and what they eat. Maybe even wear a beaver costume! Setting: Field (prefered) or Classroom
Roaring Fork Landforms
Discover different landforms in the Roaring Fork valley and Glenwood Canyon and understand how these landforms affect where people, plants and animals live. Setting: Field and Classroom
Riparian Food Chain
Discover the relationship between various animals and plants in the riparian ecosystem through hands-on activities and explorations.Setting: Field
Pond Ecology
Explore the life of a pond. Learn about the animals that live in and around ponds. Use field equipment and keys to look closer at pond life. Setting: Field
Sensory River Exploration
Learn about the river through a variety of sensory activities, games, insect collection, and story telling.Setting: Field
Terrific Trees
Learn about the various parts of trees and their functions. Explore the importance of trees in providing oxygen, food, habitat, and other benefits through many fun interactive activities, games, and explorations.Setting: Field
Riparian Birding
Learn how to identify birds near rivers and lakes using descriptive terms and anatomy before focusing on their names. Explore adaptations and behavior by using observational skills.Setting: Field
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Schedule a Program
Call Sarah Johnson at 927-1290 or email sarah@roaringfork.org.
Insectopia
Pond Ecology
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