Effigy Mounds National Monument - For Teachers (U.S. National Park Service)


NPS Photo Ancient Tools Demonstration Hit this link for Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program School Field Trip Visits For over forty years, thousands of school students have visited the Monument annually to participate in our educational programs - either curriculum based, or simply to have a stimulating out of the classroom experience. We try to accommodate educational program requests for students on a reservation basis, 3rd grade through college, at the park or in your classroom . We also provide information and materials to facilitate teacher-led self guided class visits. Take advantage of this opportunity for your students to learn about America's nationally significant cultural and natural resources located in northeast Iowa. *A detailed description of our program and resources is listed on the "Plan A Field Trip" page.* If more information on reserving a ranger conducted program is nedded - contact the Monument at 563.873.3491, or by e-mail . * Staff assigned to manage reservations are available intermittently for (only) 4 hours each week on varying days November through April. A phone call is always welcome, however, invariably your message will be forwarded to the responsible staff (internally) via e-mail. E-mailing requests, even general information requests including dates of program availability, during this time period using the link above is the method most direct and efficient. Honest! ============================= * E-MAIL REQUESTS FOR MAILING (GENERAL) PRINTED PARK INFORMATION: By reaching this link, you are just a few steps away from exploring this website and finding all the materials and information we offer - including photos, the park map and information contained in our full color park brochure. The teacher's section contains a large volume of information, and is not restricted to "teachers". This information can be copied, printed and / or downloaded. The materials we mail out upon request are: the one page (double sided) full color park brochure, calendar of events, a few of the posted "site bulletin" publications and the teacher's curriculum guide publication (although that too is available via download). Specific topical / research requests are welcome and handled on a case by case basis. ============================== Teachers: If you planning a trip with your class to Effigy Mounds National Monument, please fill out the reservation form mail it to Effigy Mounds National Monument, or place the information requested on the reservation form into the body of this e-mail entry form.