SCHOOL PROGRAMS
About our School programs:
Explore the natural world with your students at the Nature Center and other locations in the National Forest with our SEEd-aligned programs!
Programs are aligned to SEEd standards as well as ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, and PE standards.
All 4th grade classes can sign up for one free program per school year!
Material focuses on current, local phenomena and engages students in hands-on learning in their own community.
Custom programming available upon request (see below).
Research continues to show that time spent in nature contributes to positive physical and mental health outcomes.
This project was made possible by a grant from the National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service.
Pricing
$6 per student for regular programs
$9 per student for snowshoeing programs (includes cost of snowshoe rental)
Transportation cost is additional, see below for scholarship info.
Free 4th grade program for all 4th grade classes each school year! Second program available at regular cost.
Looking at applying for a UCORE grant to cover the cost of our program? Let us know first and we can work with you to help meet your needs! Email schools@logannature.org
Group Size Limit
Maximum class size is 35 students.
We can only accommodate one class at a time.
Groups with fewer than 16 students will be charged a flat rate program fee of $96.
Custom Programs
Looking for something specific to meet your class’s needs?
Custom programming available upon request: $12 per student, minimum of 20 students.
Email schools@logannature.org with details of how we can help!
Traveling Programs - We Come to You!
Our new traveling programs mean that we come to you, providing nature education in your very own classroom. Click the “Traveling Program” description button next to the corresponding grade level to see more details (Kindergarten now available).
Traveling program cost is $75 per class, with travel up to 20 miles included. Schools outside of a 20 mile radius will be charged an additional 62.5 cents per mile.
Transportation Scholarships:
Great news for Title I schools! We're covering 100% of your transportation costs, removing a barrier to education. For all schools, if you have transportation concerns or want to explore scholarship options, please contact us at schools@logannature.org.
Program Options
Program requests may be submitted throughout the school year, beginning August 1st.
Click on the buttons next to each photo for full program descriptions by season.
*Programs are subject to change based on weather, temperature, road conditions, public health, and safety concerns.
Kindergarten Programs:
Kindergarten
SEEd Strands K.1 and K.2
Life Beneath Our Feet
1.5 hours, Fall or Spring
What Survives in Winter 1.5 hours, Winter
Amazing Animals (Traveling)
1 hour, we visit your school (any season)!
1st Grade Programs:
1st Grade
SEEd Strands 1.1 and 1.2
Plant Investigations 1.5 hours, Fall or Spring
Winter Wetland Survival 1.5 hours, Winter
2nd Grade Programs:
2nd Grade
SEEd Strand 2.2
Animal Adaptations & Habitat Exploration 2 hours, Fall or Spring
Snowshoe Exploration (Snowshoe) 2 hours, Winter
3rd Grade Programs:
3rd Grade
SEEd Strands 3.1 and 3.2
River of Life 2 hours, Fall or Spring
Snow Science (Snowshoe) 2 hours, Winter
4th Grade Programs:
4th Grade
SEEd Strand 4.1
Fossil Exploration 2 hours, Fall or Spring
Winter Wildlife Survival (Snowshoe) 2 hours, Winter
5th Grade Programs:
5th Grade
SEEd Strands 5.3 and 5.1
Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems 2.5 hours, Fall or Spring
Avalanche Awareness (Snowshoe)
2 hours, Winter
6th Grade Programs:
6th Grade
SEEd Strand 6.4
Population Dynamics: Hiking or Snowshoeing (season specific)
2.5 hours, Fall, Winter, or Spring
Still have questions? Email us at schools@logannature.org
“Thank you for being so engaging and so patient! We loved it. The kids asked if we can go snowshoeing everyday!”
“ I appreciate all the effort and time that is put into this program. It has a great impact on students learning and builds their interest in snowshoeing in the future.”
“Kids in today’s world don’t do much exploring outside, a lot play video games, so I loved how this got my students outside and exploring. It was really a good field trip.”
“Thank you for putting together such an engaging field trip for the students! Everything was well organized and very professional.”
