Educational Activities of the Institute:


Curricula:
Attendees of the WFIT can expect to participate in a wide variety of hand-on activities. These range from stream studies to building three-dimensional watershed models to tree identification and ecology. Attendees will perform selected activities from various curricula guides such at The Catskills: A Sense of Place, Project Learning Tree, Trout in the Classroom, and the Leaf Pack Network®.

Site Visits:
Site visits are another component of the WFIT. Participants will tour a "Model Forest", a NYC reservoir, a wastewater treatment plant, a riparian planting/restoration site, and even a farm where best management practices are being utilized to ensure water quality protection.

Presentations:
Participants can also expect hear guest experts presenting on topics such as the history of the New York City Water Supply System, Catskill region geology, the 1997 Memorandum of Agreement, and Catskill region history and folklore.

Free Time:
During free time at the WFIT, participants can enjoy a daily morning yoga class, evening bonfire, or take advantage of the hiking trails, swimming pool, and tennis courts at Menla Mountain Retreat. See the location page for more details.

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