Environmental Education
Vinalhaven Land Trust works to reach every student in every grade with at least one place-based environmental education program or activity each year. We introduce students to different field sciences through field trips with working scientists, using our preserves and the island’s natural resources as the classroom. In particular, we work with the curriculum needs and particular interests of teachers and students to complement their curriculum and deepen their understanding of Vinalhaven ecosystems and natural communities.
A few photos from the 7th grade Tanglewood trip. The kids had a wonderful time learning about adaptations that animals have for winter. We played the "scent" game, hid "jello" critters in the snow and tried to make sure they didn't congeal, dug out a "quinzy," snowshoed, and sledded with the best of them. Amy Palmer, Middle School Science Teacher
Vinalhaven Land Trust, located at Skoog Park on the Sands Road
Contact us by email, phone (207-863-2543), or post (PO Box 268, Vinalhaven, ME 04863)
Photograph Credits: Unless otherwise noted, all photos are by Kirk Gentalen