Our environmental education programs have been developed using best practices of the field by people with more than 15 years of experience in program development. 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. We offer field trips to our Evergreen Nature Center as well as programs we can bring to your classroom, school campus, or a park nearby. 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. Our nature center is open year-round!
To register 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 contact 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 has a profound effect on animal behavior. We investigate the many physical and behavioral adaptations that our local wildlife has to be able to survive a mountain winter.
These one 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 will require an added $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, will require an added $1 fee per child.
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 – executivedirector@evergreenaudubon.org or 303-330-0489.