DESTINATIONS

FIELD TRIPS

Bushy Hill offers interactive, hands-on programs for learners of all ages. Certified staff will be happy to assist you in your science, history, and/or team building needs using NGSS to meet goals and expectations. A sampling of Indigenous Studies activities includes fire by friction, cordage making, shelter building, atlatl throwing, tracking, and more. Environmental Studies and Ecosystem programs offer groups a chance to explore a variety of wetlands and upland forest habitats while learning about and interacting with the flora and fauna found there. Team Building programs focus on Social Emotional Learning and supporting students to work together through shared challenges such as low and high rope elements, group games, or a customized day that includes a little bit of everything. An unlimited number of chaperones can attend for free.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning

topics covered:
American History, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Early Trades, Ecosystems, Heritage, Hiking, Multicultural, Native Americans, Physical Activity, Sports, Sugaring, Team Building, Wetlands

contact info
Name: Julia Wrighton
Phone: 860-767-0848 ext 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-2.5 hours to 1 to 5 days Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee

OUTREACH

In addition to onsite programs, Bushy Hill also offers outreach. Their dedicated staff travels to schools across Connecticut to deliver programming in the classroom, as well as at parks and other sites.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning

topics covered:
American History, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Early Trades, Ecosystems, Heritage, Hiking, Multicultural, Native Americans, Physical Activity, Sports, Sugaring, Team Building, Wetlands

contact info
Name: Julia Wrighton
Phone: 860-767-0848 ext 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-2.5 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Bushy Hill Nature Center

Located on 750 acres at Incarnation Center, encompassing Deep River and Ivoryton, Bushy Hill Nature Center offers people of all ages the chance to learn and grow. It’s the perfect setting for a number of programs including Indigenous Studies, teambuilding and field days, corporate outings, Scout badge completion projects, environmental studies, and maple sugaring! Customized programming available upon request. The campus features miles of trails, a functional tipi and wigwam sites, a mile-long spring-fed lake, a working farm, woodlands, wetlands, and an expansive ropes course. The Nature Center includes hands-on displays, museum quality replicas, classroom space, and live animal exhibits. Educated, experienced, and certified staff are available to assist you in building a strong connection with the natural world.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Multicultural Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.

English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

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FIELD TRIPS

Boy and Girl Scout groups can work on a variety of badges on a field trip to Bushy Hill Nature Center. Activities allow scouts to delve into indigenous culture and practice wilderness survival skills while participating in activities like using a bow drill to make fire, building a shelter, tracking animals, and more. Educational programs also offer scout troops a chance work on science-related badges. They can explore wetland habitats, learn about the process of maple sugaring, try team building activities on the ropes course. Scout groups are encouraged to work with Bushy Hill’s certified staff to develop full-day or 2-day programs (overnight options are available) for their groups. Canoeing is available seasonally. Eagle Scout and Gold Star Projects are available. A full kitchen is available for groups to use to prepare overnight meals as needed.

supports scout badges in:
Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.

topics covered:
American History, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Early Trades, Ecosystems, Heritage, Hiking, Multicultural, Native Americans, Physical Activity, Sports, Sugaring, Team Building, Wetlands

contact info
Name: Julia Wrighton
Phone: 860-767-0848 ext 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours-1 to 5 days. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Bushy Hill Nature Center

Located on 750 acres at Incarnation Center, encompassing Deep River and Ivoryton, Bushy Hill Nature Center offers people of all ages the chance to learn and grow. It’s the perfect setting for a number of programs including Indigenous Studies, teambuilding and field days, corporate outings, Scout badge completion projects, environmental studies, and maple sugaring! Customized programming available upon request. The campus features miles of trails, a functional tipi and wigwam sites, a mile-long spring-fed lake, a working farm, woodlands, wetlands, and an expansive ropes course. The Nature Center includes hands-on displays, museum quality replicas, classroom space, and live animal exhibits. Educated, experienced, and certified staff are available to assist you in building a strong connection with the natural world.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Multicultural Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.

English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

View Lesson Plan>>

FIELD TRIPS

Bushy Hill offers interactive, hands-on programs for learners of all ages. Certified staff will be happy to assist you in your science, history, and/or team building needs using NGSS to meet goals and expectations. A sampling of Indigenous Studies activities includes fire by friction, cordage making, shelter building, atlatl throwing, tracking, and more. Environmental Studies and Ecosystem programs offer groups a chance to explore a variety of wetlands and upland forest habitats while learning about and interacting with the flora and fauna found there. Homeschoolers can visit the educational farm and meet the resident animals. Field Day programs may include low and high rope elements, waterfront activities, or a customized day that includes a little bit of everything. The Maple Sugar Shack is open in the winter for homeschoolers to visit. An unlimited number of chaperones can attend for free.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning

topics covered:
American History, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Early Trades, Ecosystems, Heritage, Hiking, Multicultural, Native Americans, Physical Activity, Sports, Sugaring, Team Building, Wetlands

contact info
Name: Julia Wrighton
Phone: 860-767-0848 ext 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies, 12 min. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-2.5 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Bushy Hill Nature Center

Located on 750 acres at Incarnation Center, encompassing Deep River and Ivoryton, Bushy Hill Nature Center offers people of all ages the chance to learn and grow. It’s the perfect setting for a number of programs including Indigenous Studies, teambuilding and field days, corporate outings, Scout badge completion projects, environmental studies, and maple sugaring! Customized programming available upon request. The campus features miles of trails, a functional tipi and wigwam sites, a mile-long spring-fed lake, a working farm, woodlands, wetlands, and an expansive ropes course. The Nature Center includes hands-on displays, museum quality replicas, classroom space, and live animal exhibits. Educated, experienced, and certified staff are available to assist you in building a strong connection with the natural world.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Multicultural Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.

English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

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FAMILY OUTINGS

Families are invited to explore all that Bushy Hill Nature Center and Incarnation Center have to offer! Pack a backpack. Enjoy maple sugaring with your family at yearly Sugar Shack Open House events. The Sugar Shack Open House takes place on select Saturdays during February and March. Regularly scheduled workshops and classes are ongoing and updated on the website and Facebook page. Classes include “Not Your Typical Paint Night” evenings for children and nights out for adults, reptile classes, farm workshops, geode classes, guest speakers, and more! Families can also host birthday parties at Bushy Hill Nature Center and choose from a variety of educational themes like animals, outdoor adventure, natural history, and more. All parties include exclusive use of the Nature Center’s display room and classroom for two hours; use of the kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave; and use of tables and chairs.

topics covered:
American History, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Early Trades, Ecosystems, Heritage, Hiking, Multicultural, Native Americans, Physical Activity, Sports, Sugaring, Team Building, Wetlands

contact info
Name: Julia Wrighton
Phone: 860-767-0848 ext 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Email, Phone. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Bushy Hill Nature Center

Located on 750 acres at Incarnation Center, encompassing Deep River and Ivoryton, Bushy Hill Nature Center offers people of all ages the chance to learn and grow. It’s the perfect setting for a number of programs including Indigenous Studies, teambuilding and field days, corporate outings, Scout badge completion projects, environmental studies, and maple sugaring! Customized programming available upon request. The campus features miles of trails, a functional tipi and wigwam sites, a mile-long spring-fed lake, a working farm, woodlands, wetlands, and an expansive ropes course. The Nature Center includes hands-on displays, museum quality replicas, classroom space, and live animal exhibits. Educated, experienced, and certified staff are available to assist you in building a strong connection with the natural world.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Multicultural Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.

English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

View Lesson Plan>>