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Save The River® Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper®

Save The River® Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper®

Save The River is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research.

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Haas the Great Blue Heron

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Haas the Great Blue Heron Story Time

A Distance Learning Guide for Educators and Guardians

Save The River is committed to providing quality educational programs and resources for formal and informal educators throughout our region. Save The River has developed Virtual Learning Guides and Resources for students, parents, and educators who are interested in learning more about the St. Lawrence River.

The children’s book Haas the Great Blue Heron: The Beginning of an Adventure was written by local author Juliane B. Flora, and has “did you know” facts written by Heather White. The beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful introduction to the great blue heron and its habitat.

In the video, Heather White introduces and reads the story about Haas. This is a heartwarming story about a father heron who anxiously awaits the arrival of his chick! Storytime concludes with a nest-building activity and prompts to learn more about these statuesque water birds.

Haas the Great Blue Heron can be integrated into classroom curriculum and addresses New York State Science and/or ELA Learning Standards, with a focus on PreK-2 grade levels.

Featured Lesson Video: Haas the Great Blue Heron

This is an exciting way for you and your young readers to enjoy storytime and learn along the way! If you’re interested in purchasing your own copy of Haas the Great Blue Heron, you can find it in our online shop or by emailing us at info@savetheriver.org.

LESSON RESOURCES

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About

Haas the Great Blue Heron can be integrated into classroom curriculum and addresses New York State Science and/or ELA Learning Standards, with a focus on PreK-2 grade levels.

Save The River can work with you to tailor pre-and post-discussion content to meet your classroom needs.

Support Material

  • Lesson Guide
  • Haas Nest Activity
  • Heron Fact Sheet 
  • Haas the Great Blue Heron Vocabulary List
  • Additional Curriculum Resources

Standards

Integrating NYS Learning Standards

*For more information please visit NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards and NYS Next Generation ELA Standards

Download NYS Standards

LEARN MORE

Interested in learning more about our educational opportunities? Save The River is always happy to work with new teachers and find ways to create meaningful lessons for students.

Fill out the form here and a member of our educational team will respond to see what options make sense for your classroom whether that is in person or a virtual experience.

There are many additional fun and educational activities you can use to engage your students with St. Lawrence River island habitats both in the classroom or during distance learning. In addition make sure to follow our Facebook Page to learn more about what Save The River is doing to protect our waterways, and to stay up to date on upcoming adult and youth educational opportunities.

Save The River is a 501(c)3 and was designated the Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper in 2004 and is a member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance. The Waterkeeper Alliance is the world’s fastest growing environmental movement, with more than 300+ local Waterkeepers patrolling rivers, lakes and coastal waterways on 6 continents.

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409 Riverside Drive

Clayton, NY 13624

info@savetheriver.org

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