​**COVID-19 Trip Guidelines**

Until further notice, Naturalist-guided visits will be limited to 15 total participants (students+chaperones). We are happy to work with your group to develop meaningful outreach programs digitally or at your site. Please email naturalist@ernc.org for more information

Naturalist-guided Visits: 
schools & non-profit groups

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.

• You can​ choose from a list of our ready-to-go program topics, just click on the Program Topics link on the right.
• The standard field trip is 2 hours of instructional time, involve a brief introduction in the main building or outside on the deck, and then a ¾ mile hike around the Rodak Trail.
• We can also tailor programs for your group, email or call our naturalist to discuss your ideas!
• You can contact our naturalist@ernc.org or call 907-694-2108 for more information or if you have any questions.
  
• Ready to book a field trip?  Click on the Calendar & Reservations button on the right!

Cost for Naturalist Guided Visits

• Basic 2-hour field trips start at $6/student, with a $60 minimum. 
• Prices can vary depending on group size, program offered, etc.  Naturalist will discuss final cost with you upon confirmation of your program reservation.
  

More information

 Program Topics  |  Field Trip Policies  

Chaperone Guide  |  FAQ's for Field Trips

Check availability below:

Calendar & Registration

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 of the nature center immediately before/after the scheduled program, or they may eat indoors October-April (only if arrangements have been made ahead of time).

Scholarship information for the 2020-2021 school year