Education > Watershed Tours > Croton Watershed

For those that don't want to travel too far from the city, the Croton Watershed also has a variety of opportunities to learn about water quality and the New York City Water Supply system. Taconic Outdoor Education Center   Nestled in the middle of Clarence Fahnestock State Park, this small environmental education center offers one to three day programs for schools.
		Clearpool Environmental   Education Center Clearpool Education Center is a residential facility providing science based and adventure curriculum to students from New York City and surrounding communities.
Nimham Mountain Model Forest   A multi-use area run by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, you can explore a fire tower and hike through many scenic trails.
		Reservoir Visit Explore one of the six reservoirs in the West-of-Hudson region or one of 13 in the East-of-Hudson region. A spokesperson from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection will explain how your water is monitored to ensure it is safe.
Stone Barns Center for   Food and Agriculture   Programs include a farm visit and an experimental activity to engage students in learning about the importance of ecological, community-based farming. Programs are linked to the New York State Learning Standards. They are open for school groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can learn more about the programs they offer by visiting then on the web at www.stonebarncenter.org.
		Rockerfeller State Pary Visit Rockerfeller State Park and enjoy some of its many educational programs or just admire the scenery. They offer programs in watershed studies as well as history, as the park is home to a portion of the remnents of the Old Croton Aqueduct.