Braus, Judy (Ed.). Ranger Rick’s Naturescope, “Wading into Wetlands”, National Wildlife Federation. 1988. An excellent activity book to be used with children of all ages covering a variety of wetlands.
Braus, Judy (Ed.). Ranger Rick’s Naturescope, “Diving into Oceans”, National Wildlife Federation. 1988.
Broker, Steve. Hurd, Stephen. Thorburn, Martha. “Morris Creek Marshes, A Historic Overview”. 1992.
Dana, Edward. Longwell, Chester. “Walks and Rides in Central Connecticut and Massachusetts”, Tuttle, Morehouse and Taylor Company. 1932. A comprehensive look at this area much of which is still relevant today.
East Rock Neighborhood Association, “East Rock Park”, The Advocate Press: New Haven. 1972. A good general guide to the park and its history.
Finkelstein, Robert. “Central Park Workbook Activities for an Urban Park”, Robert Finkelstein. 1980.
Hutchinson, Evelyn G. “Notes on Ecological Principles Easily Seen in the Hall of Southern New England Natural History.” Peabody Museum Special Publication. No. 8.1964.
McArdle, Conway, Norwitz. “Project Soundwise, a Curriculum and Teacher’s Guide to Long Island Sound for Grades K-4.” Schooner, Inc. 1992. Motivating and easy to implement into the classroom, highly recommended.
Orville, Lise. “The Mill River: An Outdoor Laboratory”, Curriculum Unit, Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: New Haven. 1993. A very clear study of water and the Mill River for the high school student.
Rodgers, John. “The Geological History of Connecticut”, Discovery Magazine, Volume 15, Number 1, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University. 1981.
Samples, Bob dir.. “Project Wild Aquatic, Aquatic Education Activity Guide”, Western Regional Environmental Education Council. 1987. One of three environmental education curriculums available through the D.E.P. They are Project Wild, Project Wild Aquatic, and Project Learning Tree. These are available after taking part in workshops designed for each program. They contain a storehouse of information for grades K-12.
Shumway, Floyd. Hegel, Richard (Ed.). “New Haven, An Illustrated History.” Windsor Publications: New Haven. 1987. A fascinating detailed account of New Haven’s History.
Smith, Robert Leo. “Elements of Ecology”, Harper Collins Publishers Inc.. 1992.
Sowls, Lyle K.. “Life in Freshwater Marshes”, Audubon Nature Bulletin, The National Audubon Society. 1969.
Spinner, Blanche (Ed.). “New Haven Outdoors, a Guide to the City’s Parks”, Citizens Park Council of Greater New Haven. 1990. A great guide to all of New Haven’s public parks.
