Off-site Programs

 

Ranger demonstrating seed dispersal in classroom activity.

NPS Acadia

Winter Classroom Programs

For more information about Acadia's virtual programs visit Acadia Distance Learning.

Wildlife and Their Habitats

1st–2nd Grade
60 minutes
Learn how Acadia's habitats provide animals with what they need to survive. This interactive hands-on "show and tell" includes the use of puppets, imagery, skulls, shells, and more!

Bats in Your Backyard

4th–5th Grade
90 minutes
Bats are facing many stresses with the recent spread of the bat disease called white-nose syndrome. Learn about these unique animals through engaging hands-on activities as we debunk myths, review adaptations, and examine their importance. Students collect data during a mock bat research activity and discuss how rangers and students can help protect bats.

Where in the World is Tuzigoot?

5th–7th Grade
90 minutes
This hands-on program introduces the diversity and values of our national parks. Through a small group activity, artifacts, and class presentations, students discover the rich natural and cultural resources protected by more than 400 park sites. They learn ways to help safeguard America's special places.