The Preserve can serve students of all ages, from Kindergarten through adult groups.
Up to 30 students can participate in a program at the Preserve.
Programs at the Preserve are generally 1.5 - 3 hours in length.
Most programs at the Lawrence Wetland Preserve focus on wetland ecology and land use impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Students may also learn about pollinators, native landscaping, and identifying native vs. invasive plants.
While programs can be customized to meet the needs of each class that visits the Preserve, typical activities include catching marine life in the pond with dip nets, conducting tests to monitor water quality (dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrogen levels, turbidity). exploring the marsh on the boardwalk, and examining land uses within the Preserve’s watershed. Additional activities might include planting of native vegetation, removal of invasive species, wetland plant identification, sampling pollinators such as butterflies and moths, and identifying warm season grasses and flowers in the meadows.
The cost of a program at the Lawrence Wetland Preserve ranges from $5 - $15 per student. Costs vary depending on group size, duration of the program, and the cost of materials needed to run the activities.
Yes! Programs at the Preserve can be coupled with educational programming at the Holt Education Center, under-sail programs aboard the schooner Sultana, or canoe and kayak trips on Radcliffe Creek to create a full-day experience for your class. Contact Sultana Education Foundation staff at 410-778-5954 to inquire about possible hybrid programs.
Currently, there are no indoor facilities available at the Preserve. SEF is working to raise funds to construct a Nature Center that will serve as a base of operations for future programs at the site. It is anticipated that groundbreak for the Center will take place in 2022 and that construction will be completed in 2023.