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Chestnut Ridge Rd. Bedford Corners, NY. 10549 / 914-666-8448
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Telephone: 914-666-8448 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday: 9:00-5:00 Saturday: 9:00-5:00 Sunday: 10:30-5:00 Admission is free. * museum will be closed when staff is in the field. TRAIL RULES: Trails are open 7 days a week-dawn to dusk. * 9:30AM - DUSK FROM 10/17/09-1/1/10 We do NOT allow dogs Pick up a trail map at the KIOSK in the parking lot. STAFF: Director: Stephen Ricker Naturalist: Adam Zorn Naturalist: Lisa Ricker
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| GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL AND SCOUTS Who we are:
Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in
1957 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and
wildlife preservation. A reconstructed 200 year-old building serves as a
museum and nature center. Located
on the grounds are a number of outdoor lecture areas, a maple sugaring center,
butterfly garden and composting area. Westmoreland
offers 7.5 miles of hiking trails that lead visitors past rocky cliffs, streams,
ponds and fields. What we do: Our primary focus is the educational programs offered to schools and scouts each year, along with weekend programs offered to the public. Field and forest management, turtle studies, amphibian population surveys, bluebird management and invasive plant impacts are some of the ongoing study projects conducted. Educational
programs: Offered
throughout the year are a wide variety of educational programs.
Topics, times and full explanations of our programs are covered in this
brochure. Programs are adjusted to
fit your age group and emphasis can be placed on topics covered in the classroom
allowing an enhanced educational experience. IMPORTANT
INFORMATION SCHEDULING PROCEDURES: 1.
Programs should be scheduled at least 3 months in advance.
It is recommended that schools call in September to arrange their trips
for the entire school year. Scouts
should follow the 3 months in advance recommendation. Schedule at
the last minute at your own risk. 2.
One teacher or leader should be designated as contact person and do all
scheduling for your grade. Please
coordinate with the teachers in your grade level. 3.
Please refer to the section in our downloadable educational brochure
showing examples of a typical school trip in preparing the trip for your school.
It is recommended that teachers include a second program or lunch into
the day. Scouts programs generally fit under the 1 hour program duration,
but multiple programs can be booked dependant on the day and time. Call
for more information. 4.
Please plan your arrival and departure to allow for the programs to be
done in their full allotted time as indicated under each program topic.
Most programs last an hour unless otherwise indicated. 5.
Please fill out the questionnaire enclosed in preparing to schedule your
trip. PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP: 1.
Allow for no more than
1 adult chaperone to every 5 students. 2.
Instruct students on the proper attire for the program.
Students should dress for the weather conditions as well as seasonal
conditions (mud and snow). It is
recommended that students wear long pants and outdoor shoes.
No open toe shoes, (sandals, flip flops, etc). 3.
Instruct chaperones on proper attire for the program.
Following same guidelines set for students. INCLEMENT WEATHER (Rain): 1.
Outdoor programs can still
be held in light inclement weather. 2.
In moderate to heavy inclement weather, we can accommodate your groups
with an alternative indoor program. 3.
Programs can be rescheduled, but due to limited availability it is
recommended you make every effort to make your scheduled date. INCLEMENT WEATHER (Snow):
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