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Ecology Boat Tour aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer |
Students will:
- Perform Hands-on water quality
testing and interpret the results.
- Observe the many species of
plants and animals found along the Blackstone River.
- Discuss about pollution and what
they can do to help keep the river clean.
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Maximum of 35
Students
45 Minute
Tour…...$150
75 Minute Tour…...$235 |
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History Boat Tour aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer |
Students will be able to:
- Discover the Blackstone River
which is the start of the America’s Industrial Revolution.
- View the unique mill villages
along “America’s hardest working river”.
- Learn about pioneers of the
river, including Native Americans, William Blackstone and others.
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25-45 Students
45 Minute Tour…...$6.00
(For every 10 Students 1 FREE chaperone) |
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History and Ecology Walking Tours |
Students have an opportunity, along
with their river experience, to participate in a 45-minute walking
tour. |
Minimum of 20
Students
45 Minute Tour
…..$2.00 (per student) |
| River
in the Classroom |
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Bring the Blackstone
River into your classroom for an hour.
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Students will learn
the effects of pollution on the Blackstone River.
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Topics include mill
villages and mill workers, canals and transportation, water and
steam power, water cycle, food webs, and watershed issues.
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River in Classroom is available any
time during the year 1 Hour Session……$85.00
2 Hour Session……$140.00 |
Blackstone Valley Visitor
Center, On the banks of the Blackstone, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860