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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”- Mead The CFAIA provides the community with environmental education opportunities for school and public groups, scouts, summer camps, or anyone interested in reconnecting with the natural world. Our programs focus on local flora, fauna and biodiversity and can travel to your location within a reasonable distance from Brevard, NC. Programs must be registered at least 2 weeks in advance by calling the numbers listed below or sending us an email. Prices are also listed below. Don’t see the program subject you were hoping for? We can customize your program to fit your needs if given enough time. Please scroll down to see a list of programs that we offer!
What
is the standard fee for a program? To register your group for a program with the CFAIA, please contact: Adam DeWitte
On-Site Wildlife Programming Scale Tales - This up-close look at our local reptile species will challenge everything you think you may know about our reptilian friends. Live specimens will allow the group to get especially close! Birding For Beginners - Sure, we see birds every day, but do you really know what they are? This fun, active program will introduce our local and migratory species and how they communicate. Skins
and Skulls
- Fur, teeth, claws and more. Take a closer look at our local mammal species
and learn about how they hunt, hide and interact with each other every
day. Water, Water Everywhere - Used primarily as an introduction to River Critters, this look at the water cycle and water conservation will test the group’s knowledge about where our water comes from. Nature Games - Just because they like to play outside doesn’t mean they can’t learn in the process! These fun, active games will teach the group about wildlife habits and get the kids running and thinking. A Wild Walk - This program is open to whatever natural habitats you have around your area. Topics may include trees, birds, wildflowers, or anything that you encounter on your trek through the woods! Which
Way Do We Go? - We’ve all been lost before, so this program is designed to teach
groups about the importance of orienteering through map reading and compass
work. Not intended for very Scavenger Hunt - A fun adventurous hunt where the children try and find the items animals need to survive. A brief talk about habitat will precede the hunt. River Critters and Craft - A small creek is needed to conduct this program. The kids will search out and find Macro-invertebrates and salamanders. A discussion will follow the search detailing what these “critters” can tell us about the water quality. Predator and Prey - A fun version of tag where the kids learn the vital role of habitat and predators. Habitat requirements will also be part of this fun lesson. Mammal Tracking - This is a great one! Kids will have the opportunity to learn several types of animal passage along with a take home track of their own. Fish and Fins - This program requires at least a knee deep portion of a creek large enough to fit all the kids at once. Learn about the adaptations of fish and vital parts of their body. Concludes with a swim with goggles to monitor fish in their natural habitat. |
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