​**COVID-19 Trip Guidelines**

Until further notice, Naturalist-guided visits will be limited to 20 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
The main ERNC remains closed to the public.  Field trips will not have access to running water or flushing toilets.  Field trips will be able to access spacious latrines and will utilize the heated education yurt. 

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, or propose your own idea 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!
• Ready to book your field trip?  Contact Samantha Blumenkönig at naturalist@ernc.org directly to book, for more information or if you have any questions.

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.
  

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

More information

 Program Topics  |  Field Trip Policies  

Chaperone Guide  |  FAQ's for Field Trips

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