Paul F-Brandwein Institute Programs

Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve

Currently, the major focus of the Brandwein Institute is to establish several interpretive trails on the Brandwein-Morholt Trust property (Rutgers Creek Wildlife Conservancy). Once constructed, the trails will used by local school students and club members to perform field studies. Click here for a map of the proposed trails. Virtual investigations will also encouraged so that students around the country can participate in the trails activities in their communities and share data with their counterparts. Click here to download the draft proposal outlining the plan for the trails development. The proposal was prepared by Jerry Schierloh, consultant, formerly with the New Jersey School of Conservation. Phase One of three phases of the project began in spring 2010. A ground-breaking ceremony took place on October 30, 2010.

The activities in this section were designed to be performed by teachers and students in the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, Unionville, NewYork. However, they may also be used in almost any outdoor environment that contains flora and fauna. The activities were authored by Brandwein Fellows, veteran science teachers who use the outdoors as a learning lab for student field investigations. The material in the "Skill Building" section includes "How Tos" on using technology tools and doing field studies in natural environments. The Brandwein Institute invites teachers to submit their own original activities to web editor Marily DeWall, at mdewall@cox.net, for posting on this website. Please follow the same format as the existing activities. Also if you have comments or suggestions for enhancements, or just want to share your observations and experiences with students and outdoor learning, please also email these to Marily.