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FIELD
TRIPS
Field trips to the Apeiron Institute for Environmental Living in Coventry,
Rhode Island offer a variety of activities similar to our classroom
menu.
Half-day and full-day programs may include:
- Touring our environmental housing model showcasing over fifty ecologically
friendly systems, technologies and products.
- Energy-efficient design that uses 70 percent less energy than
traditional homes
- Solar electricity and hot water
- Natural materials building methods
- Composting toilet and constructed
wetlands waste treatment systems
- Recycled materials
- Solar greenhouse
- Organic gardens
- Two miles of nature trails
- Edible landscapes
- Nature hikes, picnics and other outdoor games and activities
- Campfires, complete with s'mores
Costs and Logistics
Field trips to the Apeiron Institute can accommodate a typical class
size of thirty students. Large groups can also be accommodated. The cost
is roughly $150-400 depending on length of program and size of group.
For more information please contact us directly at info@apeiron.org or 401-228-7930. |