Student work showcase June 9th, 2026
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
4-4:45pm - Check in & explore the showcase
4:45-5:00 - Kestrel Welcome & Student Talk
5:00-6:00pm Demonstrations & Explore the Showcase
Wilderness fire methods and practice (for adults)
Tracking Bandana making
Critter catching and observing
Below are some samples of our event activities and student work examples from last year.
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 9th 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.
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: 3D map of Beverly Commons wildlife sightings, “Live From Camp Paradise” website
Hannah, Cove, and Ayers 2nd grade: Wetlands maps of Camp Paradise
Manchester and Essex 1st grade: Tideline models
Manchester, Essex, and Rockport 2nd grade: Habitat models
Manchester 3rd grade: Guide to the life cycles of local pond animals
Manchester and Essex 4th grade: Animal behavior comics
Rockport 5th grade: Predator energy maps
Brookwood 4th grade: Habitat mosaics
Brookwood 5th grade: Energy flow models
Brookwood 7th grade: Predator ecology videos
O’Maley School: Dogtown ecosystem food webs
Activities and Demonstrations
Primitive fire methods
Wildlife tracking basics and track bandana making
Catching /meeting live local critters from the pond
Donated and purchased snacks from Bonny Breads Bakery and Whole Foods
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.
