Outdoor Programs (Education)

Outdoor Programs Sites:

Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center: Educational farm located in Bolton Landing, NY. This park has 72 acres overlooking Lake George. The facility features wildlife exhibits, hiking trails, and nature programs. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.upyondafarm.com Gaveston Hall Gaveston Hall: Residential School Journey and Environmental Study Centre, Sussex. See a plan of the grounds, pictures of school children at work and play and all the information you need to book a stay at Gaveston Hall (Outdoor Programs) http://www.gavestonhall.com Experiential Education Canada Experiential Education Canada: Experiential Education Canada offers unique experiences in nature to inspire youth from across Ontario at their internationally recognized nature retreat. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.experientialeducation.ca Schoolship: A Floating Classroom on the Great Lakes Schoolship: A Floating Classroom on the Great Lakes: Inland Seas Education Association, a non-profit organization, provides a floating classroom, the Schoolship Inland Seas, where people of all ages can gain first-hand training and experience in the Great Lakes ecosystem. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.schoolship.org/ Spring Creek Ranch Spring Creek Ranch: Mountain retreat. Programs integrate art with land stewardship and wilderness studies. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.springcreekranchmesa.com Nurpu - Kinetic Learning Nurpu - Kinetic Learning: Field-based college environmental school. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.nurpu.org El Campo de la Rhea Tropical Field Centre Venezuela El Campo de la Rhea Tropical Field Centre Venezuela: The field centre offers students a range of practical studies and expeditions in the environmental and social sciences designed to compliment their main academic studies. (Outdoor Programs) http://el-campo-de-la-rhea-venezuela.org Outdoor School Outdoor School: A environmental education program for sixth-grade students from Multnomah county school district in Oregon. While students learn about natural science and conservation, they apply acquired knowledge and skills in mathematics, social studies, language, hea (Outdoor Programs) http://w3.mesd.k12.or.us/os/ Leeson House Leeson House: Residential and day centre is run by Dorset Outdoor Education Service, providing environmental education for schools. (Dorset, England) (Outdoor Programs) http://www.dorsetcc.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=2604 Baltimore Woods Center for Nature Education Baltimore Woods Center for Nature Education: Marcellus, New York. 170-acre environmental education center and nature preserve. Includes nine hiking trails, gardens, monthly programs, and student summer camps. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.takeahike.org Shekinah Retreat Centre Shekinah Retreat Centre: Shekinah is a camp and retreat centre located near Saskatoon, Sk. Provides outdoor school programs, summer camps. Operated by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org Environmental Restoration Adventures Environmental Restoration Adventures: A group of ranchers offering the opportunity to visit and work in restoring the biodiversity of our lands. Actively participate in building and nurturing that relationship while having a unique vacation experience. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.eradv.com Creek Connections Creek Connections: A partnership between Allegheny College and regional K-12 schools to turn the French Creek Watershed into outdoor environmental laboratories. (Outdoor Programs) http://merlin.alleg.edu/group/creekconnections/ Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.): A nonprofit that provides hands-on outdoor life science and environmental education programs to children, parents, and teachers in the New Orleans area. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.treetalk.org/ Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Hudson River Sloop Clearwater: Founded in 1969, this non-profit environmental organization has been working to protect and preserve the Hudson River and its tributaries through advocacy and providing unique outdoor education programs. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.clearwater.org Darebin Creek Parklands Education Darebin Creek Parklands Education: Park environmental education program on the Darebin parklands, Australia. Covers theoretical and practical aspects of the Darebin Parklands and environment in general. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.dcmc.org.au/parklands/education.php Green Chimneys Green Chimneys: Serves children and adults with and without handicapping conditions from New York and Connecticut. Provides an array of educational, recreational, vocational and mental health services. Also provides graduate and undergraduate courses in animal assisted (Outdoor Programs) http://www.greenchimneys.org Coast Mountain Field Institute Coast Mountain Field Institute: Coast Mountain Field Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing knowledge, connection, and inspiration of the natural world through field based education. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.cmfi.ca Blue Heron Learning Center Blue Heron Learning Center: A ten acre learning center showcasing South Carolina Lowcountry's flora and fauna. It includes trails, educational kiosks, an outdoor classroom, and a 4,000 square foot Nature Center. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/enviro Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre: A public education, training and conference facility operated by the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources. Specializing in natural resources and environmental education with organized groups. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.frostcentre.on.ca Lorado Taft Field Campus Lorado Taft Field Campus: An environmental education and conference center located in Oregon, Illinois. Part of Northern Illinois University. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.niu.edu/ltfc Nature Discovery Center, Bellaire, Texas Nature Discovery Center, Bellaire, Texas: Hands-on center dedicated to teaching families about science and nature. Offers school programs, classes for children, discovery rooms, adult lectures, and bird walks. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Nature Operations Division official website for Gainesville's Nature Parks Nature Operations Division official website for Gainesville's Nature Parks: NOD manages the city's 9 nature parks and reserve lands. Habitat section handles land management while our programs sections provides environmental education opportunities for school groups and the local community. Parks feature many local ecosystems wi (Outdoor Programs) http://www.natureoperations.org Outward Bound Costa Rica Outward Bound Costa Rica: Serving the Costa Rican and international community by providing challenging learning experiences (kayaking, hiking, surfing, rafting, tree climbing, waterfall rappelling) that encourage personal and cultural growth of young people. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.crrobs.org Ashland Nature Center Ashland Nature Center: Operated by the Delaware Nature Society, this center has year-round environmental education programs for individuals, schools,teachers and groups. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/facilities/ashland.htm Cape Lookout Environmental Education Center Cape Lookout Environmental Education Center: Located on Cape Lookout National Seashore, CLEEC provides educational programs focused on barrier island ecology and geology, and marine and estuarine ecosystems for individuals, schools, teachers and groups. (Outdoor Programs) http://cleec.org Shielding Tree Nature Center in Leelanau County, Michigan Shielding Tree Nature Center in Leelanau County, Michigan: Nature center that offers the community the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with nature. Has programs and activities for families, individuals, schools, clubs, and organizations. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.shieldingtree.org Springhead Trust Springhead Trust: Working to promote conservation and recreation in the countryside for everyone. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.springheadtrust.co.uk Swift Nature Camp Swift Nature Camp: At Swift, Forest Rangers teach about eagles and bears, while campers do hands on science projects and care for animals. Self accomplishment is promoted in a noncompetitive way during activities like swimming, scuba, horses, canoeing, and sailing. (Outdoor Programs) http://swiftnaturecamp.com McLeod Creek Farm McLeod Creek Farm: Online tour of a farm for kids that provides education day tours. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.mcleodcreekfarm.com Friends of Guadalupe River/Honey Creek, Inc. Friends of Guadalupe River/Honey Creek, Inc.: Parks offer opportunities for interpretation, education and outreach to our youth. Program topics and trail guides vary to take advantage of the changing seasons. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.honeycreekfriends.org/ Wyoming School of Ranching, Inc. Wyoming School of Ranching, Inc.: Wyoming School of Ranching provides a greater understanding of ranching life and agriculture. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.wyomingschoolofranch.com Wild Rockies Field Institute Wild Rockies Field Institute: Students learn about environmental issues and the threats to specific ecosystems while traveling in the field. College credit offered. From Alaska to Mexico. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.wildrockies.org/wrfi Long Lake Conservation Center Long Lake Conservation Center: Minnesota's original residential environmental education center, LLCC provides 3-day programs to school groups and 6-day summer camps, focusing on ecological concepts, outdoor skills, and wise use of resources. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.llcc.org The Woodlands Farm Trust The Woodlands Farm Trust: Educational Farm in South East London run by a Charirty Trust. Open to the public and for school and group visits. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org Hidden Villa Hidden Villa: A 1600-acre farm and wilderness preserve in Los Altos Hills, California, provides a unique combination of programs teaching environmental and multicultural awareness. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.hiddenvilla.org/ Topanga Canyon Docents Topanga Canyon Docents: Naturalist training and environmental education in the Santa Monica Mountains. Public and schoolchildren's walks, nature center, photo outings. (Outdoor Programs) http://tc-docents.org Discovery Hall Programs at Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, Alabama Discovery Hall Programs at Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, Alabama: K 12 programs Offer lab experience and field excursions such as Squid and Touch or Productive Plankton. Camps in Marine science for high school students (four weeks), activities for middle school students (one week), Oceans Alive for childen age 5-8 (day (Outdoor Programs) http://dhp.disl.org/k12.html The New Zealand School of Outdoor Studies The New Zealand School of Outdoor Studies: Trains students in a safe and conducive learning environment whilst developing individuals skills and knowledge for a career in outdoor recreation. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.nzsos.co.nz Kingcombe Centre, The Kingcombe Centre, The: Holidays and Courses in an enchanted corner of West Dorset, UK surrounded by over 500 acres of nature reserve. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk/index.htm TCODS - Tillamook County Outdoor School TCODS - Tillamook County Outdoor School: TCODS is a nonprofit organization providing outdoor education for all sixth graders of Tillamook County, Oregon. High school students serve as camp counselors. Classroom teachers participate with their students. (Outdoor Programs) http://oregoncoast.com/tcods Catalina Environmental Leadership Program Catalina Environmental Leadership Program: Outdoor environmental education school program operated by Catalina Island Camps and Jean Michel Cousteau's Ocean Future Society. (Outdoor Programs) http://celp.net Sea-mester Programs Sea-mester Programs: Study abroad academic semester programs at sea for school graduates and college students. Oceanography, Marine Biology, Nautical Science and Leadership skills developed while piloting sailing yachts through the Caribbean. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.seamester.com Waterman Conservation Education Center Waterman Conservation Education Center: The Waterman Conservation Education Center in Apalachin, NY is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation. Waterman operates four wildlife refuges. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.watermancenter.org/ Colorado Outward Bound School Colorado Outward Bound School: A non-profit organization that offers adventure based, experiential education programs for anyone ages 14 and up. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.cobs.org Yosemite National Institutes Yosemite National Institutes: Providing outdoor environmental education, Elderhostel, field seminars, youth and education training, and conference services in Headlands, Olympic and Yosemite National Parks. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.yni.org/ Iowa Search and Rescue Iowa Search and Rescue: Teaches children how to stay "found" though demonstrations and what to do if they become lost. Also includes water safety information. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.isark9.org/ CAMELL Expedition CAMELL Expedition: Circumnavigating Australia Motivating Environmentalists at Local Levels is an expedition attempting the first ever circumnavigation of Australia with camels. (Outdoor Programs) http://camell.atlas.co.uk/ Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Federation: Offers an array of resources and programs for formal and informal K-12 educators in a traditional classroom situation, nature center or other youth service facility. Provides educator workshop information, educator resources, and creating habitat sites i (Outdoor Programs) http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats Edge of Kauai Investigations Edge of Kauai Investigations: Five-day environmental seminars in Hawaii for naturalists and science teachers. Includes lectures, interactive field trips and lesson-plan workshops. Graduate credit available. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.teok.com/educationalprograms.html Fox Chase Farm Fox Chase Farm: A working educational farm in Philadelphia, PA (Outdoor Programs) http://www.foxchasefarm.org Clay Hill Memorial Forest Clay Hill Memorial Forest: Outdoor classroom and environmental education facility, featuring a managed forest and nature preserve. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.campbellsville.edu/chmf/ Monkton Nature Reserve Monkton Nature Reserve: Study centre for the environment, astronomy, geology, especially the study of fossils. Rare orchids, butterflies and mammals on site. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.mnr.manston.net Edmonds Discovery Programs Edmonds Discovery Programs: Serving environmental education needs for Puget Sound schools and public. Ranger-Naturalists classroom programs, beach walks, Discover the Forest, and Sound Salmon programs. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/Discovery_Programs%20Website/Index.html Dodge Nature Center Dodge Nature Center: Dodge Nature Center, a 320 acre nature center in West St. Paul, MN. Features a preschool, model farm, prairies, wetlands, and wooded areas for the education and enjoyment of children and adults (Outdoor Programs) http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org Illinois Raptor Center Illinois Raptor Center: 15 acre wildlife and habitat education facility provides live raptor presentations to schools and other organizations. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org Turtle Point Environmental Science Center Turtle Point Environmental Science Center: Outdoor environmental education programs in Flomaton, AL. Includes curriculum description and other information. (Outdoor Programs) http://dgonza365.tripod.com/turtlepointSC/ Dauset Trails Nature Center Dauset Trails Nature Center: Dauset Trails is a non-profit nature center in central Georgia with native mammals, birds of prey, and reptiles. The 18 miles of bike trails also provide hiking and birding opportunities. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.dausettrails.com/ White Memorial Conservation Center White Memorial Conservation Center: Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum located in the heart of the 4000 acre White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield, Connecticut. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.whitememorialcc.org Camp Earth Camp Earth: Programs for youth and adults featuring eco kayak tours, guided wilderness hikes, and arts workshops for kids. Bonfire programs and an active partner in the maryland dnr nature tourism program. Features schedule and pictures of western Maryland outdoor a (Outdoor Programs) http://www.campearth.org The Nature Center at Fort Missoula The Nature Center at Fort Missoula: Seeks to foster understanding, appreciation, and conservation of natural systems through natural history education in the northern Rocky Mountain region. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.thenaturecenter.org The WILD Institute: Retreats, wilderness trips and life balance experiences for women The WILD Institute: Retreats, wilderness trips and life balance experiences for women: The WILD Institute offers women's wilderness vacations, retreats and professional speaking. Trips include canoeing, dog sledding, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and camping. Professional speaking topics include: Women's Leadership, Life Balance for Women, (Outdoor Programs) http://www.thewildinstitute.com Turtle Island Preserve Turtle Island Preserve: Outdoor education/retreat center near Boone, North Carolina. Program topics include environmental education and Appalachian settler and Native American lore and crafts. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.turtleislandpreserve.com/ Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center: On the PCC Campus, contains 100 acres of diverse habitats and is visited by the public, schools and the college's environmental programs. (Outdoor Programs) http://spot.pcc.edu/rcesc/ Quest Scholars Program Quest Scholars Program: A summer residence program for exceptionally gifted, low-income, underserved, predominantly minority high school juniors and seniors who are concerned with the environment and medicine. Offered at Stanford and Harvard Universities. (Outdoor Programs) http://questscholars.stanford.edu/ Islandwoood Islandwoood: Serving the greater Seattle area, the PSELC teaches environmental and community stewardship by linking ecology, technology and the arts. Located on a magical 255-acre site on Bainbridge Island. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.islandwood.org/default.asp North Carolina Maritime Museum North Carolina Maritime Museum: Beaufort, North Carolina. The educational mission of the museum is to interpret all aspects of the state's diverse coastal natural history and rich maritime heritage and to address environmental issues and solutions through exhibits, in-house and outreac (Outdoor Programs) http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/maritime/default.htm Educo Bulgaria - International Adventure School Educo Bulgaria - International Adventure School: The goal of Educo Bulgaria is to offer challenging activities in the wild nature that will help young people to discover their inner qualities, help the development of the personal initiative, and the formation of creative and independent personalities. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.educobulgaria.hit.bg Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center: A public/private partnership created to encourage stewardship and education of Florida resources (Outdoor Programs) http://campbayou.org Urban Ecology Center Urban Ecology Center: A community based organization that provides opportunities for environmental education and local stewardship. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.urbanecologycenter.org Outdoor Education Provider Outdoor Education Provider: Specialist outdoor education including rock climbing, abseiling, caving, and canoeing based in the Peak District National Park England (Outdoor Programs) http://www.acclimbatize.co.uk Eden Project, The Eden Project, The: A project based in Cornwall, England where two giant conservatories are being constructed to grow plants from different biomes in a sixty meter crater. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.edenproject.com Wetlands Classroom Wetlands Classroom: An interpretive educational center developed on ten acres of prime wetlands on Thunder Bay, Lake Huron. (Outdoor Programs) http://www.msue.msu.edu/iosco/wetlandsclass.htm Schooner Ernestina Schooner Ernestina: Offers expeditions into the coastal marine environment of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Program offerings range from dockside visits for any age, daysails for sixth grade and up, and 5-day passages at sea from coastal communities of Massachuset (Outdoor Programs) http://www.ernestina.org