Elementary
School
About This Program
Elementary programs are offered for students in 3rd-5th grade. Research has shown that outdoor learning has valuable outcomes for child development. Outdoor learning improves child development, fosters their imagination, elevates their senses and promotes happiness. By immersing students in our 530-acre nature preserve, students will have the opportunity to improve their emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development. All field trips will include an adventurous hike that encourages strong observation skills through our amazing habitats and a visit to our spring-fed pool to learn about where this precious resource comes from. Teaching students about the environment at an early age will help them foster the skills they need to make eco-friendly choices and live sustainable lives in the future. Our team of educators want you to have the best experience possible! If your students are studying a specific environmental topic in class, our educators would be happy to bring that topic to life with hands on activities and outdoor experiences.
Programs
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What's in Your Watershed?
In this simulation program, students will create a watershed model that represents their community.
Survival
Learn what it takes to survive if you ever get lost in the wilderness.
River Adventure
Walk into the river and learn about Florida’s magnificent aquifer system.
Roaming and Reptiles
Meet our reptile ambassadors and learn about habitats, niches, ecosystems and food webs.
Getting Buggy
Explore the fascinating world of insects!
Come Meet a Tree and ecology
Hike the Preserve and meet our trees. You will discover something new to see.
Support the Preserve
Help us develop the next generation of environmental stewards.