Walk Guides

Inclement Weather and School Policy

Families are notified by their teachers and/or big backyard team of upcoming walks and instructed on what children should wear and how to prepare for a walk. Proper clothing as well as sunblock and insect repellent is suggested depending on the season.

Students go on walks as long as it is not raining, the temperature is at or above 18 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill factor and there is not a heat advisor in effect. 

Note:  Volunteers and families are notified of any postponements or cancellations due to weather, via email, before a walk takes place. If you still have questions the day of the walk please contact your school's office.

Walk GuidesEach volunteer is given a walk guide which guides the walk leader in the activities to do with the students as well as scripted questions to ask the children during the walk. 

Kindergarten

Fall

Plant Parts and Seasonal Changes

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Winter

Plants, Animals & Seasonal Changes

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Spring

Plants & Seasonal Changes

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Grade 1

Fall

What Animals Need to Survive

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Winter

Animals in Winter

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Animal Tracks Field Guide

Spring

What Animals Need to Survive in Spring

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Bird Field Guide

Grade 2

Fall

Soil

Walk Guide

Soil Recording Sheet

Winter

Water in Winter

Walk Guide

At-A-Glance

Spring

Insect Detectives

Walk Guide

Grade 3

Fall

The Needs of Indigenous People in New England

Walk Guide

Winter

There are no walks at this time

Spring

Wetland Habitats

Field Trip to a Wetland Habitat


Grade 4

Fall

Doing What Scientists Do

Walk Guide

Student Journal Page

Winter

Animal Adaptations - Coping with the Cold

Walk Guide 

Spring

Animal Communication

Walk Guide

For questions or further details, please contact the  Science Curriculum Coordinator K-5, or District Big Backyard Coordinator