Explore the natural beauty, biological diversity, history and culture of the Boston Harbor and Cape Cod region. Sign up for a field trip to connect, explore and get inspired!
Make your field trip selection/s on the Conference Registration Form either during or after registration. There is limited space available on all field trips. Reserve early as they may sell out quickly! You can add field trips to your registration at any time.
All field trips will take place on Thursday, August 1.
Schooner Tour of Boston Harbor
Sailing in Boston is a well known local and tourist activity. It is the perfect way to do some Boston Harbor sightseeing by boat. Join us with our professional crew and take to the waters to sail Boston aboard Schooner Adirondack III.
Cost Per Person: $20
Time: 12:15pm-1:45pm
Transportation: On Own - Uber or Subway to Rowes Wharf
Lunch: On Own
Age Limit: None
Duck Boat/Museum of Science
Enjoy a tour of Boston like no other, on a Duck Boat! This tour leaves from the Museum of Science and explores Boston from the Charles River and Boston Harbor. Then, have lunch at the Museum of Science food court and explore the museum at your leisure.
Cost Per Person: $65
Time: 10am-2pm
Transportation: On Own - Uber or Subway to Museum of Sciences
Lunch: On Own - Food available at Museum of Sciences
Age Limit: None
Visit to Harvard Museum of Natural History
Visit the world-famous Harvard Museum of Natural History in Harvard Square, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the collections.
Cost Per Person: $20
Time:
Transportation: On Own
Lunch: On Own
Age Limit: None
Whale Watch to Stellwagen Bank
Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. Stellwagen is home to many species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes. New England Aquarium naturalists will share knowledge, answer your questions and explain the fascinating behaviors of these truly magnificent mammals. Cruise is 3-4 hours, with food and drinks on board for purchase.
Cost Per Person: $65
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Transportation: Not provided, Uber or subway to New England Aquarium wharf (3 miles)
Lunch: On own - can be purchased onboard
Age Limit: None
Crane Beach and Guided Hike
Join us for an outdoor adventure to explore the beach, marsh, dunes, and estuary at The Crane Estate in historic Ipswich, MA!! Explore coastal habitats with our naturalist guides. Participants will learn about how we build coastal literacy in learners through hands-on activities and adventures in nature. After the guided portion, enjoy on-your-own time to explore the beach or gardens, grounds, and mansion of Castle Hill.
Cost Per Person: $70
Time: 8am-5pm
Transportation: School Bus
Lunch: Box lunch provided
Age Limit: None
Crane Beach and Kayak Tour
Join us for an outdoor adventure to explore the beach, marsh, dunes, and estuary at The Crane Estate! Enjoy a kayak tour of Essex Bay to explore coastal habitats with our naturalist guides. Participants will learn about how we build coastal literacy in learners through hands-on activities and adventures in nature. After the guided portion, enjoy on-your-own time to explore the beach or gardens, grounds, and mansion of Castle Hill.
Cost Per Person: $90
Time: 8am-5pm
Transportation: School Bus
Lunch: Box lunch provided
Age Limit: None
Woods Hole and Falmouth: WHOI and Waquoit Bay
Take a trip to Cape Cod to visit the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Spend the morning at WBNERR, located on the south shore of Cape Cod, one of NOAA's network of 30 sites designed to protect, study, and educate about estuaries. We'll explore the shoreline and salt marsh, try out hands on activities at the oyster aquaculture site, and learn about other teaching resources on water quality and sea level rise. There will be time to peruse the Weekuw (traditional Wampanoag dwelling), muhsh8n (Wampanoag canoe), and view exhibits inside an estate built on the bluff in the 1890's, as well as take in the great view of the bay from the bluff. Then travel down to the village of Woods Hole where you will grab some lunch in the quaint village. Spend the afternoon exploring WHOI, the world's leading, independent non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. We will explore the David Center for Innovation where cutting edge technology is designed from start to finish with collaborative work spaces, 3-d printing, our machine shop, test tanks, and more. Go into WHOI labs where we will see specimens from the Ocean Twilight Zone and learn about how we explore the deep ocean. End at our Discovery Center to get a taste of the wide range of ocean research at WHOI.
Cost Per Person: $70
Time: 8am-5pm
Transportation: Coach Bus
Lunch: On own - can be purchased in Woods Hole
Age Limit: None
