Outdoor Ambassadors at South Branch Preserve

Last week we hosted fourth graders from Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson for pollinator field trips at South Branch Preserve! The students went on a guided hike to visit the wildlife blind and conducted hands-on activities involving insects. Then they helped us plant pollinating flowers and even took home a newspaper planter to sprout their own flower seeds. After enjoying a pizza lunch, the students learned from the farmers at City Green Farm, and then they talked to some of our community garden members about what’s growing in their plots. We can’t wait to welcome these budding naturalists back!