Black Rock Interpretive Trail

The .80 mile Interpretive Trail is designed to be accessible and educational. The stations along the trail reinforce the interactions that take place in an ecosystem.

Station A: Introduction

General information, site timeline and suggestions for your visit.

Station B: Habitat World

Identify habitat components, understand how habitats are formed and named, and how to provide a backyard habitat for wildlife.

Station C: Geo World

Become a rock detective! Learn about the Black Rock region’s geological history and examine the shale.

Station D: Amphibian World

Discover the double life of the animals who spend life partially on land and partially in water. Match their lifecycle with the changing seasons.

Station E: Plant World

See how plants produce food and provide shelter for wildlife. Match plants with the proper ecosystem, animal habitat, and river edge or pond.

Station F: Bird World

Match birds from the same family based on their feet and beaks. Discover how birds use their feet to move about their habitat, and what they eat based on their beak.

Station G: Meadow World

Compare a meadow habitat versus a lawn.

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