Wave Hill Education


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Young children, teenagers and teachers experience nature first-hand through Wave Hill's education programs. Outdoor, inquiry-based learning is the hallmark of these innovative programs, which use Wave Hill's grounds and local open spaces as living laboratories for natural science exploration.

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Self-guided School Visits
Guide your class on an independent exploration of Wave Hill's gardens, grounds and gallery. Prior to scheduling a reservation for a free-of-charge visit, each teacher planning a trip is required to participate in a mandatory orientation at Wave Hill. Orientations are held at least once a month and run after school.
To schedule your orientation, call 718.549.3200 x306.

School Partnerships
Multi-session programs with a hands-on inquiry approach support classroom study and promote active participation by students whether in the classroom, at Wave Hill, or in other natural areas of New York City.
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Guided Gallery Tours
Schedule a guided tour of Wave Hill’s Glyndor Gallery for your middle school or high school students. Exhibition interpreters activate students’ observation skills and engage them in a rich dialogue about art, nature and science. This dynamic offering is sure to raise questions and enable classes to contemplate complex ideas in the context of contemporary art inspired by the natural world.
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Staff Development
Inquiry- and standards-based professional development workshops provide the time for educators to reflect, try new methods and develop their own curriculum incorporating outdoor activities.
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High School Internships
Wave Hill offers Forest Project Summer Internships, engaging students in forestry work, science study and enrichment activities, and Garden & Gallery Summer Internships, which provide opportunities for career development in the arts, horticulture, education and communication.
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