Huyck Preserve And Biological Research Station
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Summer Programs
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Summer Programs like Nature Study (K-5), Ecological Explorations (6-8), and Wildlife Ecology Research Day Program (9-12) provide unique field-based learning experiences by giving students the opportunity to explore nature, ask questions, and carry out research projects while learning about the various facets of field biology. In the process, students enhance their skills in observation, critical thinking, and collaboration. We at the Huyck Preserve believe that such an approach provides not only an in-depth perspective of how science is done, but builds students' understanding of the environment that surrounds them.

The Huyck Preserve is an excellent place for field-based research learning experiences because of our 80+ year history as a research institution. Since 1931 the Preserve has supported research in fields such as behavioral, forest, aquatic, and evolutionary ecology, bringing in researchers from all over the world. In 1938, an official biological research station was started at the Preserve.  Visiting researchers continue to help shape our summer programming by giving students the chance to interact with scientists from around the globe and gain authentic hands-on experiences in field research.
To learn more about our summer education programs and to get application forms, follow the links below.

Classes are capped at nine students and are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Nature Study
K-5th grades
Ecological Explorations
6th-8th grades

Wildlife Ecology Research
9th-12th grades
 Support for our 2024 education program comes from the following:
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Contact

Address:
P.O. Box 189
5052 Delaware Turnpike
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Phone:
(518) 797-3440
Email:
[email protected]
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  • Home
  • About
    • Visit >
      • Image Submission
    • Facilities
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Policies
      • Board of Directors Manual
    • Preserve Staff
    • Strategic Plan & Financials
    • Newsletter archive
    • Wish List
  • Conservation
    • Stewardship and Management Plan
    • Species Lists
    • Ecological Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA)
  • Education
    • School Programs
    • Summer Programs >
      • Summer education application
    • Homeschool Program >
      • Homeschool Program Registration
  • Research
    • Conducting Research at the Huyck Preserve
    • Staying at the Field Station
    • Scientific Advisory Board
    • Papers & Research Reports
    • A Field Guide To A Field Station
    • Huyck Research Grants
    • Odum Internship
    • Summer Research Fellowship
  • Recreation
    • Hiking
    • Lake Myosotis
    • Winter
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Events >
      • Event Registration
      • Rensselaerville Ramble Trail Run
    • Become a Member >
      • membership form
    • Volunteer
    • Citizen Science - Phenology Trail
    • Employment
  • Donate
    • Annual Appeal