Education

Nature is Our Classroom

Lacawac Sanctuary fosters environmental literacy by delivering high-quality, nature-based STEM education that engages students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Using the natural world as both a classroom and a foundation for discovery, our programs encourage students to explore and connect with their environment while meeting academic objectives.

Through inquiry-driven, interactive activities, students gain direct experience with nature, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of ecological concepts. Guided by Lacawac’s knowledgeable educators, participants are inspired to ask questions, think critically, and develop a personal connection to the natural world.

Our programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, taking place both on-site at Lacawac’s 550-acre preserve and off-site at schools, schoolyards, and other local nature areas. This approach ensures that students from diverse backgrounds and settings can benefit from the transformative power of outdoor environmental education.

Scheduling your Environmental Education Program

To view the full selection of our educational offerings with descriptions, rates, and other useful information for planning your field trip or classroom visit download our Program Packet!

Program Planning Guide

Program Request Form

FIELD TRIPS

SUMMER CAMPS

IN-CLASSROOM PROGRAMS

RESIDENTIAL CAMP

MENTORING FOR GIRLS

SPECIAL NEEDS

Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours:
Open to the public sunrise to sunset

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.