The Great Bay Discovery Center offers students an engaging, hands-on exploration of one of the region’s most significant estuarine environments. Situated along the shores of Great Bay, the center provides interactive exhibits and outdoor activities that highlight the ecological importance of estuaries and coastal habitats.
Teachers planning a field trip can expect their students to engage in hands-on exploration. They can explore indoor exhibits focusing on the area’s natural history and local wildlife, including hands-on touch tanks featuring marine organisms. Outside, students can walk along scenic boardwalks through salt marshes and forests, where they can observe native plants and animals up close.
Educational programs align with environmental science, biology, and ecology curriculum standards. Guided tours and programs led by ecological educators encourage students to participate in bird watching, testing water quality, and identifying local species. These experiences foster critical thinking about conservation, habitat protection, and the impact of human activity on coastal environments.
Teachers can access resources like lesson plans, and activity guides to integrate the learning experience into classroom instruction. The center also offers seasonal events and workshops that enhance understanding of New Hampshire’s coastal ecosystems.
