Education opportunities

Learning takes place at Lacawac Sanctuary

Popular Wednesday evening environmental lectures and workshops

Environmental Research on Lake Lacawac

Public Education

    Lacawac hosts more than 60 events each year that welcome public participation.  They include nature walks, themed walks, bird watches, lake paddles, “how to” workshops, a Wednesday evening lecture series, weekend long enrichment workshops and special events such as Naturefest and Nature Explorer’s Day Camp.  These programs are subsidized by membership dollars, contributions and our regional business sponsors. To learn more about upcoming events go to Calendar

Groups

    Lacawac welcomes small groups and clubs.  Please call our office to arrange for a complimentary nature walk or tour of the historic complex.  Optional lunch and overnight accommodations are available. In addition, non-profit groups with an interest in the environment are welcome to inquire about using Lacawac as a base or for their own workshops, meetings and conferences.

Schools

    Lacawac can host field trips and visits by elementary, middle and high school classes and clubs.  We can assist you in your own program planning for a Lacawac visit or provide a naturalist to work with your group.  Call and speak with our Program Director for more detailed information.

Secondary/Research

    Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station hosts field trips and field courses from more than a dozen major colleges and universities each year.  It also provides accommodation for research projects and field investigations by credentialed researchers or PhD and graduate students working in the environmental field. We offer overnight accommodations, equipped laboratories, wifi, established climate databases, extensive GIS mapping and more.  To learn more about these opportunities click here for a flyer or call our Program Director.