Student work showcase June 10th, 2025
4-6pm at camp paradise in beverly
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Directions and Parking information
come view and celebrate the work of local students learning about wildlife
free and Open to all people of all ages
44 Cole Street, Beverly
At Kestrel, we value all our young scientists and their discoveries, and we mentor them to create original work that is valuable to the wider community. Many of the students in our school programs record their observations of the natural world, discuss and analyze their findings, and integrate them into creative pieces that will educate others about the natural history of their local wilds. While our youngest scientists make maps, field guides, and models, our older scientists often craft mini nature documentaries and websites. The Student Work Showcase is the day each year when we share all this beautiful work with you, with the help of the makers. See the slideshow below for some sample visual projects from last year, and check the Conservation Club Projects page for some samples of longer term projects.
Event Agenda
Throughout Event: Snacks, Silent Auction
4-4:30pm - Check in & explore the showcase
4:30pm- 4:45pm - Kestrel Welcome & Student Talk
4:45pm-5:15pm - Demonstrations & Explore the Showcase
Fire building
Tracking Activities and Bandana making
5:15-5:45pm - Demonstrations & explore the showcase
Smores
Kestrel games
5:45 pm - Silent Auction ends
5:45-6pm - Explore the showcase
6:00pm Silent Auction Announcements and Item Pickup
Below are some samples of some of our awesome student project work.
Kestrel offers direct experiences in the wild combined with creative, thoughtful projects developed with student voice. This annual event is to celebrate our students’ work.
Logistics:
Tuesday, June 10th 4-6pm at Camp Paradise, 44 Cole Street, Beverly, MA
Indoors in the lodge and outdoors at the campfire area
Student Work exhibits, live, drop-in presentations, wilderness skills demonstrations, live pond creatures
Bakery snacks, cheese, and fruit, lemonade, and sparkling cider. All snacks are free.
Silent Auction, ends at 5:45 pm
Free, thanks to the generosity of Johnson O’Connor accounting! But if you’re feeling inspired, donations to support our work with children would be appreciated.
All humans and leashed, friendly dogs are welcome
Specific offerings
Student Work:
Conservation Club: Mammal monitoring website, vernal pool movie
Brookwood School 7th grade: Predator ecology videos
Brookwood School 4th grade: Mosaic art showing the habitat mosaics amphibians depend on
Manchester and Essex 1st grade: Dynamic, interactive models of tidelines
Manchester and Essex 2nd grades: Habitat models of Chebacco Woods animals
Manchester and Essex 3rd grade: Field guides to life cycles of pond animals
Beverly Cove, Ayers, and Hannah schools 2nd grades: Comparative wetlands maps
Wood Hill School (Andover): Population ecology videos of models
Beverly Children’s Learning Center: Nature Museums
Homeschool Class: Habitat models for Bradley Palmer State Park animals
Activities and Demonstrations
Primitive fire methods
Wildlife tracking basics and track bandana making
Meeting live local critters from the pond
Skills offered at various levels, so beginners and enthusiasts can learn something
Everything is free.
Note: Please do not drive past the loop road connecting the entrances. We are keeping cars out of the lodge and fire area for everyone’s safety.
