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.
• Fall 2024--this season we are excited to offer two different field trip topics!  Life Around the Pond & All About Glaciers!  
• *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 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 $8/student, with $80 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).

Welcome back!

Contact us or fill out the form below to schedule your trip!

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