Get ready to trek into the field! Collect plant, animal, and water samples from the forest, stream, and pond. Put your findings under the microscope, and practice identification with a scientific tool called a dichotomous key. Learn how to protect your local watershed through hands-on experiments. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals by observing living animals in nature and examining furs and skulls from museum collections.
The last day to register for this camp is July 3, 2024.
Learn more about Beginner Biologists.
Explore the world up close using real scientific tools! Collect plant and animal samples and use a video microscope to observe living things in detail you’ve never seen before. Discover the miniature world of stream creatures, using dip nets, hand lenses, and microscopes. Practice identifying Pennsylvania trees and use your knowledge on a scavenger hunt through the forest. Perform experiments to see how pollution affects the water cycle. Use binoculars to spot birds and insects that fly around us. Get ready for a hands-on, scientific experience.
The last day to register for this camp is July 10, 2024.
Learn more about Science Up Close.
Discover the conservation science that happens every day at Powdermill! Hike to the Avian Research Center and create designs to protect birds from colliding with windows. Explore Powdermill Run, an exceptional-value stream, and build a model watershed. Learn easy ways to conserve water and recycle to make a big impact on the planet. Screen-print an endangered animal t-shirt as you learn about species of concern in a diverse range of habitats.
The last day to register for this camp is July 17, 2024.
Learn more about Eco Rangers.