10/13/25: THUE set out on our annual Indigenous People Day camping trip at AMC Harriman. The group consisted of 5 youth ages 12 to 16 and 5 adults volunteers and one toddler. We stayed at one of a backcountry sites which was about a half mile walk...

1-9-26: In order to experience what they are learning in the classroom with their Inquiry unit focused on, "What lessons can we learn from the indigenous peoples of the Eastern woodlands and the way they used the natural resources around them?", 4th...

12/19/25:  Despite the rainy weather, 4th grade students from Samara Community School had an incredible trip at Westmoreland Sanctuary.  They are currently answering the question, "What lessons can we learn from the indigenous people of...

11-15-2025: We explored Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, enjoying the beautiful Fall weather. Using our Time Traveler Scavenger Hunt as a guide, we mapped out the route to find the items on our list, and circled our starting point and destinations on...

A Student Reflection on their NYCICO experience:  I just wanted to tell you how much I loved the apple picking/ hiking field trip! I got to pick many big and juicy apples (that my parents loved), and I got to hike and see a breathtaking...

9/26/25: PS 159 had an incredible experience on September 26th as a part of NYC Climate Week.  4th grade students went on a hike through the beautiful Rambles of Central Park and then received their Every Kids Outdoors passes, to give them free...

5/24 - 5/26/2025:  THUE did an overnight camping trip at the Black Rock site at AMC Harriman. We explored the area and amenities. Went canoeing, swimming and taught plenty of outdoor skills. One highlight was dutch oven cooking. Overall a chill...

 5/17/25 : We went hiking at Harriman State Park! We started at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center and reviewed our hiking plan on the map, leave no trace practices, and trail marker symbols so we would know where to turn and get on the correct...

Two Bronx schools joined up for a wild two night, three day camping adventure!  13 5th graders from PS 159 and 20 5th graders from Samara Community School experienced so many firsts at AMC Harriman- from swimming in a lake to seeing red efts...

02/16-02/18/2025: During this freezing February 2025, THUE youth visited the Mohican Outdoor Center and stayed in a cabin with their leaders, Antonio and Lizzette, for three days. When we arrived, it was a noticeable contrast to the snow in New York...