Outdoor Programs (63)

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http://www.takeahike.org
Baltimore Woods Center for Nature Education Open in a new browser window
   Marcellus, New York. 170-acre environmental education center and nature preserve. Includes nine hiking trails, gardens, monthly programs, and student summer camps.
   http://www.takeahike.org
http://www.bfreebelize.net
Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education Open in a new browser window
   A private research and educational facility located on a 1153 acre reserve in southern Belize, Central America. Resources include rainforest and tropical watershed educational programs, internship opportunities, and field research support.
   http://www.bfreebelize.net
http://www.celtnet.org
CELT - Centre for Environmental Living and Training Open in a new browser window
   Education, training and awareness in nature conservation skills and traditional skills / ecological trades. Regular events (e.g. 'Weekend in the Woods') in County Clare, Ireland, with expert tuition at introductory and intermediate levels.
   http://www.celtnet.org
http://campbayou.org
Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Open in a new browser window
   A public/private partnership created to encourage stewardship and education of Florida, USA resources.
   http://campbayou.org
http://www.campearth.org
Camp Earth Open in a new browser window
   Programs for youth and adults featuring nature tourism, eco kayak tours, guided wilderness hikes, and arts workshops for kids.
   http://www.campearth.org
http://canyonlandsfieldinst.org
Canyonlands Field Institute Open in a new browser window
   Environmental organization offers school and youth programs, writing and teacher workshops, river and hiking trips, internships, and graduate residencies in environmental education. (Moab, Utah)
   http://canyonlandsfieldinst.org
http://celp.net
Catalina Environmental Leadership Program Open in a new browser window
   Outdoor environmental education school program operated by Catalina Island Camps and Jean Michel Cousteau's Ocean Future Society.
   http://celp.net
http://www.campbellsville.edu/chmf/
Clay Hill Memorial Forest Open in a new browser window
   Outdoor classroom and environmental education facility, featuring a managed forest and nature preserve.
   http://www.campbellsville.edu/chmf/
http://www.dcmc.org.au/parklands/education.php
Darebin Creek Parklands Education Open in a new browser window
   Park environmental education program on the Darebin parklands, Australia. Covers theoretical and practical aspects of the Darebin Parklands and environment in general.
   http://www.dcmc.org.au/parklands/education.php
http://www.dausettrails.com/
Dauset Trails Nature Center Open in a new browser window
   Dauset Trails is a non-profit nature center in central Georgia, USA, with native mammals, birds of prey, and reptiles. The 18 miles of bike trails also provide hiking and birding opportunities.
   http://www.dausettrails.com/
http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org
Dodge Nature Center Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org
http://www.edenproject.com
Eden Project, The Open in a new browser window
   A project based in Cornwall, England where two giant conservatories are being constructed to grow plants from different biomes in a sixty meter crater.
   http://www.edenproject.com
http://www.teok.com/educationalprograms.html
Edge of Kauai Investigations Open in a new browser window
   Five-day environmental seminars in Hawaii for naturalists and science teachers. Includes lectures, interactive field trips and lesson-plan workshops. Graduate credit available.
   http://www.teok.com/educationalprograms.html
http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/Discovery_Programs%20Website/Index.html
Edmonds Discovery Programs Open in a new browser window
   Serving environmental education needs for Puget Sound schools and public (USA). Ranger-Naturalists classroom programs, beach walks, Discover the Forest, and Sound Salmon programs.
   http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/Discovery_Programs%20Website/Index.html
http://www.educobulgaria.hit.bg
Educo Bulgaria - International Adventure School Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.educobulgaria.hit.bg
http://el-campo-de-la-rhea-venezuela.org
El Campo de la Rhea Tropical Field Centre Venezuela Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://el-campo-de-la-rhea-venezuela.org
http://www.experientialeducation.ca
Experiential Education Canada Open in a new browser window
   Experiential Education Canada offers unique experiences in nature to inspire youth from across Ontario at their internationally recognized nature retreat.
   http://www.experientialeducation.ca
http://www.fandw.org
Farm and Wilderness Open in a new browser window
   A summer of rugged excitement, fun, cooperation, and skill building, all done with individualized attention. A Quaker-based organization that focuses on adventure in a community of simplicity, honesty, and respect.
   http://www.fandw.org
http://www.foxchasefarm.org
Fox Chase Farm Open in a new browser window
   A working educational farm in Philadelphia, PA
   http://www.foxchasefarm.org
http://www.friendsofcampcolton.org
Friends of Camp Colton Open in a new browser window
   A non-profit organization established to support the Camp Colton - Project LIFE environmental education program for sixth grade students, Flagstaff, AZ.
   http://www.friendsofcampcolton.org
http://www.gavestonhall.com
Gaveston Hall Open in a new browser window
   Residential School Journey and Environmental Study Centre, Sussex, UK. 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
   http://www.gavestonhall.com
http://www.greenchimneys.org
Green Chimneys Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.greenchimneys.org
http://www.hallsannery.co.uk
Hallsannery Field Centre Open in a new browser window
   Hallsannery offers environmental education day courses in North Devon, UK, specialising in A-level Biology and Geography.
   http://www.hallsannery.co.uk
http://www.hiddenvilla.org/
Hidden Villa Open in a new browser window
   A 1600-acre farm and wilderness preserve in Los Altos Hills, California, provides a unique combination of programs teaching environmental and multicultural awareness.
   http://www.hiddenvilla.org/
http://www.clearwater.org
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.clearwater.org
http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org
Illinois Raptor Center Open in a new browser window
   15 acre wildlife and habitat education facility provides live raptor presentations to schools and other organizations.
   http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org
http://www.islandwood.org/default.asp
Islandwoood Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.islandwood.org/default.asp
http://floatingclassroom.tamu.edu
Karma: The Floating Classroom Open in a new browser window
   The Floating Classroom Program is a hands-on marine science education program for students in fourth through twelfth grades, USA.
   http://floatingclassroom.tamu.edu
http://www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk/index.htm
Kingcombe Centre, The Open in a new browser window
   Holidays and Courses in an enchanted corner of West Dorset, UK surrounded by over 500 acres of nature reserve.
   http://www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.kingswood.co.uk/pages/courses_field.html
Kingswood Field Study Courses Open in a new browser window
   Offers environmental courses combined (at lower key stages) with an activity programme at all our UK residential centres.
   http://www.kingswood.co.uk/pages/courses_field.html
http://www.dorsetcc.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=2604
Leeson House Open in a new browser window
   Residential and day centre is run by Dorset Outdoor Education Service, UK, providing environmental education for schools.
   http://www.dorsetcc.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=2604
http://www.llcc.org
Long Lake Conservation Center Open in a new browser window
   Minnesota's (USA) original residential environmental education center provides 3-day programs to school groups and 6-day summer camps, focusing on ecological concepts, outdoor skills, and wise use of resources.
   http://www.llcc.org
http://www.niu.edu/taft/
Lorado Taft Field Campus Open in a new browser window
   An environmental education and conference center located in Oregon, IL. Part of Northern Illinois University (USA).
   http://www.niu.edu/taft/
http://www.mcleodcreekfarm.com
McLeod Creek Farm Open in a new browser window
   Online tour of a farm for kids that provides education day tours (USA).
   http://www.mcleodcreekfarm.com
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/
Nature Discovery Center Open in a new browser window
   Hands-on center dedicated to teaching families about science and nature. Offers school programs, classes for children, discovery rooms, adult lectures, and bird walks (Bellaire, Texas, USA).
   http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/maritime/default.htm
North Carolina Maritime Museum Open in a new browser window
   The educational mission of the museum is to interpret all aspects of North Carolina's diverse coastal natural history and rich maritime heritage and to address environmental issues and solutions through exhibits, in-house and outreach programs, field tri
   http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/maritime/default.htm
http://www.nurpu.org
Nurpu - Kinetic Learning Open in a new browser window
   Field-based college environmental school (USA).
   http://www.nurpu.org
http://www.pioneercamp.ca/
Ontario Pioneer Camp Open in a new browser window
   Located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada, offers outdoor education programs to schools from across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
   http://www.pioneercamp.ca/
http://w3.mesd.k12.or.us/os/
Outdoor School Open in a new browser window
   A environmental education program for sixth-grade students from Multnomah county school district in Oregon, USA. Students apply natural science knowledge and skills in mathematics, social studies, language, health, art, and music.
   http://w3.mesd.k12.or.us/os/
http://qhnc.org
Quarry Hill Nature Center Open in a new browser window
   Our philosophy is environmental appreciation through education. A 290-acre, hands-on nature center and park with friendly staff and programs for all ages. Rochester, MN
   http://qhnc.org
http://spot.pcc.edu/rcesc
Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center Open in a new browser window
   100 acres of diverse habitats on the Portland Community College Campus visited by the public, schools and the college's environmental programs (Oregon, USA).
   http://spot.pcc.edu/rcesc
http://www.electronic-tours.com/03028_08711/rhesc/FloridaHistory/rhesc/royhyatt.html
Roy Hyatt Environmental Studies Center Open in a new browser window
   The Roy Hyatt Environment Study Center provides field trips that focus upon wetlands, life on a 19th century dogtrot home and schoolhouse, the natural history museum, the pollution/recycling museum, the school bus bird blind, trail tours, and the microsco
   http://www.electronic-tours.com/03028_08711/rhesc/FloridaHistory/rhesc/royhyatt.html
http://www.schoolship.org
Schoolship: A Floating Classroom on the Great Lakes Open in a new browser window
   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. (Michigan, USA)
   http://www.schoolship.org
http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats
Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Federation Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats
http://www.ernestina.org
Schooner Ernestina Open in a new browser window
   Offers expeditions into the coastal marine environment of New England (USA) 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 Massa
   http://www.ernestina.org
http://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org
Shekinah Retreat Centre Open in a new browser window
   Shekinah is a camp and retreat centre located near Saskatoon, Sk. Provides outdoor school programs, summer camps. Operated by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan (Canada).
   http://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org
http://www.shieldingtree.org
Shielding Tree Nature Center in Open in a new browser window
   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 (Leelanau County, Michigan, USA).
   http://www.shieldingtree.org
http://www.springheadtrust.co.uk
Springhead Trust Open in a new browser window
   Working to promote conservation and recreation in the countryside for everyone (Dorset, UK).
   http://www.springheadtrust.co.uk
http://swiftnaturecamp.com
Swift Nature Camp Open in a new browser window
   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 (Wisconsi
   http://swiftnaturecamp.com
http://www.treetalk.org
Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) Open in a new browser window
   A non-profit organization which provides hands-on outdoor life science and environmental education programs to children, parents, and teachers in the New Orleans (USA) area.
   http://www.treetalk.org
http://www.learningtreefarm.org
The Learning Tree Farm Open in a new browser window
   Hands-on learning experience for children and adults in a traditional farm setting, Ohio, USA.
   http://www.learningtreefarm.org
http://www.thenaturecenter.org
The Nature Center at Fort Missoula Open in a new browser window
   Seeks to foster understanding, appreciation, and conservation of natural systems through natural history education in the northern Rocky Mountain region (USA).
   http://www.thenaturecenter.org
http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
The Woodlands Farm Trust Open in a new browser window
   Educational Farm in South East London run by a Charity Trust. Open to the public and for school and group visits.
   http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
http://oregoncoast.com/tcods
Tillamook County Outdoor School Open in a new browser window
   TCODS is a nonprofit organization providing outdoor education for all sixth graders of Tillamook County, Oregon, USA. High school students serve as camp counselors. Classroom teachers participate with their students.
   http://oregoncoast.com/tcods
http://tc-docents.org
Topanga Canyon Docents Open in a new browser window
   Naturalist training and environmental education in the Santa Monica Mountains (USA). Public and schoolchildren's walks, nature center, photo outings.
   http://tc-docents.org
http://www.turtleislandpreserve.com
Turtle Island Preserve Open in a new browser window
   Outdoor education/retreat center near Boone, North Carolina, USA. Program topics include environmental education, Appalachian settler and Native American lore and crafts.
   http://www.turtleislandpreserve.com
http://www.escambiak12.net/turtle/index.htm
Turtle Point Science Center Open in a new browser window
   Outdoor environmental education programs in Flomaton, AL, USA. Includes curriculum description and other information.
   http://www.escambiak12.net/turtle/index.htm
http://www.upyondafarm.com
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center Open in a new browser window
   Educational farm located in Bolton Landing, NY, USA. This park has 72 acres overlooking Lake George. The facility features wildlife exhibits, hiking trails, and nature programs.
   http://www.upyondafarm.com
http://www.urbanecologycenter.org
Urban Ecology Center Open in a new browser window
   A community based organization that provides opportunities for environmental education and local stewardship (Wisconsin, USA).
   http://www.urbanecologycenter.org
http://www.watermancenter.org/
Waterman Conservation Education Center Open in a new browser window
   The Waterman Conservation Education Center in Apalachin, NY, USA is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation. Waterman operates four wildlife refuges.
   http://www.watermancenter.org/
http://www.whitememorialcc.org
White Memorial Conservation Center Open in a new browser window
   Environmental education center and nature museum located in the heart of the 4000 acre White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
   http://www.whitememorialcc.org
http://www.wildrockies.org/wrfi
Wild Rockies Field Institute Open in a new browser window
   Students learn about environmental issues and the threats to specific ecosystems while traveling in the field. College credit offered. From Alaska to Mexico.
   http://www.wildrockies.org/wrfi
http://www.yni.org/
Yosemite National Institutes Open in a new browser window
   Providing outdoor environmental education, Elderhostel, field seminars, youth and education training, and conference services in Headlands, Olympic and Yosemite National Parks (USA).
   http://www.yni.org/

Last Updated: 2007-07-18 20:54:55