We offer four types of school programs:
- field trips
- outreach programs
- Wildlife Watch (virtual)
- visits to the nature center
Our expert staff have more than 15 years of environmental education program development experience, and we follow best practices in our programs. Every program will help you cover topics related to nature, science, and the environment. Writing, art, math, physical education, and social studies are often involved as well. Each program at the Evergreen Nature Center consists of learning activities as well as outdoor exploration. We can also create a customized program to fit your particular curriculum needs and grade level.
To arrange for a program, please contact us at 303-330-0489 or at executivedirector@evergreenaudubon.org. We prefer a 2-week notice but may be able to accommodate shorter times. Program fees are $5/child unless otherwise noted below in the descriptions. We can accommodate lunchtime as well. If your budget is limited, scholarships are available for qualifying schools or groups. Please ask us for details.
FIELD TRIPS
Located at our Evergreen Nature Center, your school campus or another public park.
Sense-ational Hike
Pre-K – 2nd grade ♦ year round ♦ 1.5 to 2 hours
Students will explore and enjoy the outdoors using 4 of their 5 senses. We will hike outdoors for either a 1/2 mile or just over a mile, depending on the age and abilities of the students.
Birds of a Feather
3rd grade – 6th grade ♦ April and May ♦ 1.5 hours
Springtime is a great time to see lots of colorful birds in our area. We will spend time making habitat observations and exploring what makes a bird a bird!
Winter Wildlife
K – 3rd grade ♦ December – March ♦ 1 to 2 hours
Winter cold and snow have a profound effect on animal behavior. We investigate the many physical and behavioral adaptations our local wildlife have for surviving a mountain winter.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
These 1-hour programs can be brought to your classroom or done at the Evergreen Nature Center.
Owl Investigations
1st – 6th grade ♦ year round
During this engaging program students will learn about the unique adaptations that help owls, a nocturnal predator, capture their prey and survive the ‘night life’. An owl pellet dissection is a part of this program and requires an additional $1 fee per child.
Creepy Crawly Myths
2nd – 6th grade ♦ Year round
Many critters get a bad reputation from stories and myths. This program exposes the truths about spiders, bats, and snakes. Let’s teach kids the truth about these fascinating creatures! This program includes a visit with our LIVE Bullsnake, Jennifer, and requires an additional $1 fee per child.
WILDLIFE WATCH
The Wildlife Watch Team, a collaboration between Evergreen Audubon, Denver Parks and Recreation & Wild Aware, is now offering a Wildlife Watch Virtual Program for Students in grades 1st through 8th grade. This program will focus on teaching students about our local wildlife and the issues that can come with living so close to humans and will be adapted to the learning levels of each grade and classroom. They will learn what animals live in their community, what issues arise when people come into close contact with wildlife and how we can help our local wildlife.
Students will come away with a greater awareness, connection, appreciation and deeper respect for our local mountain wildlife. Students will also be given the opportunity to create their own Wildlife Protection Campaign by creating their own sign for the wildlife and issue of their choice that we will share on our website, social media and at Evergreen Nature Center. Select campaigns will be turned into signs to be displayed on school grounds, neighborhoods, Evergreen Lake and other locations! We are so excited to be working with the future environmental stewards of our mountain community!
VISITING THE EVERGREEN NATURE CENTER
The Evergreen Nature Center is in operation all year. We have numerous interactive exhibits about nature found in the Bear Creek Watershed, from the top of Mt. Blue Sky all the way to the Platte River. Up to 40 people can comfortably explore the nature center at a time. You are always welcome to bring your students during our open hours. If you would like to arrange a visit during other times, please contact us at least 2 weeks before your desired date.