Guest Speakers

Ranger Jon visits a classroom with a mystery box.

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Classrooms Visits

Although nothing compares to an in-person visit to Olympic National Park, a field trip may not be practical or possible for your school or organization. If you are located within 2.5 hours driving time of the Port Angeles Visitor Center, an Olympic education ranger can come to you.

Education rangers provide hands-on, interactive programs designed to meet State of Washington learning standards for K- 12 students. Education rangers work with each classroom teacher in order to meet the educational aims and learning objectives. Program topics cover wildlife, geology, ecology, cultural history, park service history, wilderness, and much more.

Ecosystem Olympic

The "Ecosystem Olympic" program provides 4th grade students on the Olympic Peninsula an overview of the coastal, rain forest, and mountain ecosystems within Olympic National Park. This 90 minute program engages diverse learning, scaffolds the basic vocabulary to understanding ecosystems, and incorporates Next Generation Science Standards. Programs occur during the spring of each year.

Outreach Programs

In addition to classroom visits, Olympic Park Rangers are available to attend your organization's meeting or special event. Rangers can staff a booth at fair-like events such as Earth Day Celebrations or Science Nights, present programs to college classrooms, community organizations such as Scouts and 4H, senior groups, after-school programs and many more. All programs are free of charge and availability depends on driving time, audience size, and staffing requirements.

Winter Perspectives Series

Long, dark Pacific Northwest nights got you down? Olympic National Park's Winter Perspectives series is the solution. Join researchers, artists, historians, and rangers as they present current projects and new understandings associated with Olympic National Park. Programs are from 7-8 PM, the second Tuesday of each winter month (November through April). The Park's partner, Friends of Olympic National Park, provides refreshments prior to the presentation. As a reminder, space is limited and seats often fill quickly; please plan accordingly. Check our calendar for dates and details.

To schedule a guest speaker please contact Olympic's Outreach and Education Specialist, Dean Butterworth or contact Olympic at:

Outreach and Education Specialist
Olympic National Park
600 East Park Ave.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-565-3146