Program Topics
Schools and youth groups may choose from the following programs, or from the Junior Naturalist topics listed under our Calendar. We're also happy to customize a program for your group, and can bring many of our programs to your site or classroom. Please contact our naturalist at (907) 694-9255 or email naturalist@ernc.org
- General Introduction to the Eagle River Valley
- Life at the Beaver Pond
- Geology: from mountain-building to glaciers
- Soil Studies
- Tree Identification
- Ecosystems
- Alaska Animals (optional: include tracking, mammal skull collection)
- Bear and Moose Safety
- Insects (optional: catch & release butterflies) also available as slideshow
- Wetlands/ stream-side Ecology (catch & release macroinvertebrates)
- Salmon cycle
- Birds (overview, or focus on particular species or migration)
- Wildflowers (available off-season as slideshow)
- Uses of Native Plants (available off-season as slideshow)
- Snow studies
- Winter survival (optional: build a shelter, fire)
- Animal winter adaptations (optional: snowshoes for 30 students)
- Feeding Winter Birds (optional: make bird treats)
- Craft programs, such as miniature birchbark canoes or nature printing
- Scout-specific badges, such as the Forester badge, Conservation badge, etc.
