Environmental Learning Laboratory
The Blue Green Connector will be an environmental learning laboratory for all ages!
Activate your senses and stop at our learning stations to discover more about clean water, native plants and wildlife, human connections to the environment, and how to get involved.
Expect trailside experiential learning stations for all ages, including kiosks, exhibits, interpretive signs, demonstration areas, outdoor learning spaces, art, audio guides, and more.
Learning Lab Goals
- Inspire curiosity and increase knowledge of healthy waterways, ecosystems, and environmental restoration.
- Place a vibrant range of amenities along the trail to inspire learning for all ages.
- Tell the story of how the past shaped the present.
- Empower environmental stewardship.
- Serve as a catalyst for future restoration.
K-12 Resources
Developing ways for young scientists and nature enthusiasts to get engaged in their surroundings is a priority. Whether they come to explore with family or school groups, we are excited to create opportunities for meaningful experiences.
The trail will allow students to extend learning beyond the classroom, engaging them in field investigations, critical thinking, and actions that improve the well-being of people and our planet.
In the meantime, here are some great resources and organizations to help you get started on helping our young community members explore and learn.
Environmental Education – K-12 Lessons & Activities
Homegrown National Park for Kids
eBird Lessons from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WITF Exploring Animal Habitats
National Environmental Education Foundation K-12 Activities
Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Education
In Your Backyard
Certify Your Habitat to Help Wildlife
Kids & Families Garden for Wildlife
Connect with Local Environmental Organizations
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Lancaster Clean Water Partners
Coming Soon
K-12 Educational Programs
In partnership with local education partners, we are excited to welcome K-12 learners for awesome field experiences! Outdoor learning spaces along the trail and water will allow groups to gather for nature study. Bus parking and access to forest, wetland, meadow, and stream ecosystems will connect students with nature. There will be lesson plans and educational materials that align with Pennsylvania’s new STEELS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) standards. Sign up for our newsletter for regular updates!