In-Classroom Programs
Can't make it to Lacawac? No worries! Lacawac’s Environmental Educators will visit your school, daycare center, preserve, library, or community center with a nature-based program that supports your curriculum and learning goals. Each program is hands-on and interactive, giving students the opportunity to explore, investigate, and connect with the natural world. Through these experiences, students will deepen their curiosity, engage with key environmental and STEM concepts, and develop a lasting appreciation for the ecosystems around them.
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In-Classroom Program PricingLacawac’s in-classroom programs prices are based on class sizes of 30 students, with an additional $2 fee per student beyond this number. Discounts
Scholarships Lacawac Sanctuary is committed to making environmental education accessible to all. We offer scholarships to help schools and groups participate in our field trips and programs. To learn more or apply, please contact us at [email protected]. |
Program Customization
Our in-classroom programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs and grade levels of your students. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss modifications and ensure the program is the right fit for your class.
Schedule an In-Classroom Program
Scheduling your program with Lacawac is easy! Start by exploring our selection of programs to find the experience that best fits your students’ goals and needs. Once you’ve chosen a program, complete our Program Request Form to begin the scheduling process. We recommend scheduling your program in advance to ensure availability. Once we receive your form, our team will connect with you to confirm details, check availability, and support you every step of the way.
Explore Our In-Classroom Programs
Avian Adaptations
Grades K-3 | 1 Hour | $85 per class of up to 30
Students will explore the world of birds through hands-on activities that highlight the incredible adaptations that help them survive. Using skulls, feathers, and mounted specimens, students will role-play bird adaptations, match beaks to food sources, and classify birds based on their physical characteristics.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.F, 3.1.3.G
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.F, 3.1.3.G
Skins & Skulls: Mammal Adaptations
Grades K-3 | 1 Hour | $85 per class of up to 30
Students will observe key characteristics to identify local mammals and investigate how their adaptations help them thrive. By matching fur samples to skulls and using field guide cards, students determine habitat needs, distinguish predators from prey, and build a simple food web using their observations.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.2.C, 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.F, 3.1.3.G, 3.1.3.H
STEELS Standards: 3.1.2.C, 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.F, 3.1.3.G, 3.1.3.H
CSI (Critter Science Investigations): Habitat & Adaptations
Grades 1-3 | 1 Hour | $85 per class of up to 30
Students become wildlife detectives as they uncover clues about an unknown animal. Through critical thinking and hands-on investigation, they will open clue envelopes to determine habitat needs, examine skulls, fur, tracks, and scat to discover adaptations, and problem-solve to identify which animal they’ve been studying and where it lives.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.2.C, 3.1.3.G, 3.1.3.H
STEELS Standards: 3.1.2.C, 3.1.3.G, 3.1.3.H
Awesome Owls: Discovery & Dissection
Grades 3-6 | 1 Hour | $110 per class of up to 30
Students will dive into the fascinating world of owls through an introduction to owl biology and food chains. After observing owl skulls, feathers, and mounted specimens, students dissect an owl pellet, identify the bones they find, and reconstruct the skeleton of a rodent to better understand predator-prey relationships.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.G
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.D, 3.1.3.G
Watershed Connections
Grades 4-6 | 1 Hour | $85 per class of up to 30
Students will follow the journey of water from their school to the ocean as they explore how watersheds function. After mapping their watershed address, they form a hypothesis and work in small groups to build surface-cover models that compare runoff and infiltration. Through experimentation and observation, students learn how water cycles through the environment and why it is such an essential natural resource.
STEELS Standards: 3.3.3.C, 3.4.K-2.D, 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.B, 3.4.3-5.C, 3.4.3-5.D, 3.4.3-5.E, 3.4.6-8.H
STEELS Standards: 3.3.3.C, 3.4.K-2.D, 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.B, 3.4.3-5.C, 3.4.3-5.D, 3.4.3-5.E, 3.4.6-8.H
Aquatic Investigations: Macros in the Classroom
Grades 4-6 | 1 Hour | $85 per class of up to 30
Students will collect (see details below), sort and identify aquatic organisms, classify macroinvertebrates by taxa, and analyze their findings to assess water quality. Through this hands-on investigation, they will explore how these organisms indicate ecosystem health and gain a deeper understanding of how human activities impact aquatic environments.
This program is designed for schools that have access to a nearby stream or natural water source where students can collect macroinvertebrates. If an accessible site is not available near your school, Lacawac’s education staff will provide the aquatic organisms. Schools without a nearby water source must schedule their program at least 6 weeks in advance to allow time for collection and preparation.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.H, 3.4.3-5.A
This program is designed for schools that have access to a nearby stream or natural water source where students can collect macroinvertebrates. If an accessible site is not available near your school, Lacawac’s education staff will provide the aquatic organisms. Schools without a nearby water source must schedule their program at least 6 weeks in advance to allow time for collection and preparation.
STEELS Standards: 3.1.3.H, 3.4.3-5.A
