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Water Quality Monitoring“The content of the field experience is excellent and will help the students on TAKS test. Very hands-on, keeps all students actively engaged” - Teacher comments
Middle or High School students can participate in a survey of natural aquatic habitats. Students perform basic water testing procedures and an aquatic invertebrate survey, learn the importance of watersheds and identify their local watershed. TOUR TIMES: Programs are 2 hours and can be scheduled, Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. GROUP SIZE: We can accommodate a maximum of 40 students; a minimum of 10 students is required. Program is for middle or high school students only (Grades 6-12). CHAPERONES: One adult for every 10 students is required. Chaperones over the 1:10 requirement pay $6/person. DRESS: Students will be more comfortable if they dress for the out of doors. Students should wear closed-toe shoes for safety; no sandals please. RAINY DAYS: We do not cancel in case of rain. We will provide ponchos to students, and in the case of severe weather, an alternate indoor program. CANCELLATIONS: Program fees are non-refundable. CHANGES TO ENROLLMENT AFTER CONFIRMATION LETTER HAS BEEN SENT WILL RESULT IN $25 PROCESSING FEE PER EACH CHANGE. FEE: $9 per student. Payment is due in full upon confirmation of your date. Accepted forms of payment are organizational check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All checks must be made payable to: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Scheduling for 2011-2012 is now open. TO SCHEDULE: Print/Download the Reservation Request Form (pdf) and send by fax (713) 682-2539 or mail to: |
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