Naturalist-Guided Visits

Anchorage and Mat-Su School Districts

ASD and Mat-Su teachers, bring your class to the Nature Center! 

Please see details below on how you can make this happen.

Naturalist-guided Visits: 

ASD and Mat-Su School Districts Only

Bring your classroom on a truly unique field trip to the Eagle River Nature Center! Come out and enjoy a naturalist-led program and hike on our trails.

  • Field Trips are available Wednesday-Friday.
  • We are excited to offer a few different field trip topics: Life Around the Pond, All About Glaciers, Alaskan Tales or a custom program.
  • *Coming soon* Field trip outlines will be posted and aligned to state curriculum standards.
  • The standard field trip is 2 hours in length and includes a brief introduction in the main building or outside deck followed by instructional time along the 3/4 mile loop Rodak Nature Trail.
  • Please complete the Field Trip Request Form on this page or contact us if you have questions.

Cost for Naturalist Guided Visits

  • Basic 2-hour instructional field trips start at $12/student, with $120 minimum.
  • Prices may vary depending on group size, instruction time, etc. Our naturalist will discuss final cost with you upon confirmation of your program reservation.
  • Scholarships are available on case by case basis. Please contact us for more information.


Self-Guided Visits

Interested in bringing your class to the Nature Center, but want to create your own adventure? Visit our self-guided visits page for more info on permitting and cost.

Contact our Naturalist for tips, ideas and resources for your self-guided adventure!

Lunch Options

Please let the naturalist know if your group is planning to eat lunch at the Nature Center. Naturalist-guided groups may eat at the picnic tables outside immediately before or after the scheduled program, or they may eat indoors October-April (only if arrangements have been made ahead of time)

Request a Field Trip

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*PLEASE NOTE: Custom programs are not guaranteed! A naturalist will follow up with you to discuss your request.