(Compiled by Amy R. Bavoso, First-Grade Teacher, Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School, Port Jervis City School District, Port Jervis, NY) During the Walk: *Listen and Discuss/Draw – Have students stop along the trail and close their eyes. They stay completely silent for a few moments and listen to nature sounds. When they open their eyes, discuss with them what they … Read More
Shaping Our Future
What Is Shaping Our Future? Jack Byrne, Brandwein Fellow, and Keith Wheeler, President Emeritus of the Brandwein Institute, developed a program as Co-Founders of the Foundation for Our Future at Shelburne Farms VT for emerging leadership called Shaping Our Future. With the support of Shelburne Farms, the Grove Consultants, Culver Productions, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, … Read More
Family Citizen Science
Family Citizen Science @ the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve: Connecting Family, Community, Education, and Ecosystems through Field Research Projects Students become scientifically literate by actively learning science as science is done. Whether in the field or classroom, participating K-12 students, teachers, families, and area community groups, such as scouts and 4-H, can be engaged with the undertaking of science … Read More
Inspiring a New Generation: the Pathway to #NatureForAll
“Inspiring a New Generation: the Pathway to #NatureForAll !” Part One — 5 min. 57 sec. | Short Version — 2 min. 50 sec. | Full Version — 10 min. 44 sec. Be a voice for nature! Record a video selfie in a natural setting, telling the story of how you fell in love with nature, or what you or … Read More
Brandwein CSI: Exploring the Past Based on Observations Today
Essential Question: What will observations of natural communities tell us about land use in the recent past? Introduction/Background: All natural communities change over time. But human activity frequently impacts natural communities in disproportionate ways, accelerating change. For example, whenever humans farm or ranch, changes to the natural community are likely to occur. Even many years after the human activities have … Read More
Inspire
Inspire a New Generation for Nature for All Convening global conservation, education, and change management thought leaders to focus and take action is critical if progress in conserving nature is to be made. As part of the Brandwein Institute’s “convening, catalyzing and communication” approach, it hosts international gatherings focused on new opportunities to take action on critical issues. Actions proposed at these … Read More
Summer Science Day Camp
The Brandwein Institute Summer Science Day Camp at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve July 16-20, 2018 July 23-27, 2018 9AM – 3PM daily 400 Minisink Turnpike Port Jervis, NY Logistics Location: The Summer Science Camp will be held at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve (BNLP), 400 Minisink Turnpike, Port Jervis, New York. Directions signs will be posted on Minisink … Read More
Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve
In 2008, the Brandwein Institute created a series of nature trails on a section of the Rutgers Creek Wildlife Conservancy to honor the wishes of Paul and Mary Brandwein to engage the local community. That section became the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, located about 25 minutes from downtown Milford, PA; 15 minutes from Port Jervis; and 25 minutes from Middletown, … Read More
Application for Use of Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve by Groups, Schools and Organizations
Name of Group, School, or Organization: ____________________________________________ Grade Levels and Ages of Students: ________________________________________________ Number of Students and Adults: ___________________________________________________ Contact Person’s Name: ____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone: (Business and Cell)____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Date(s) and times for Using the Preserve: ____________________________________________ Activities to be Performed: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Email application, along with a valid certificate of insurance naming the Brandwein Institute and … Read More
Weather and Season Variation
Weather and Season Variation