Education

Discover an amazing outdoor classroom at Colorado's
'beach in the mountains'!

National parks preserve our most treasured natural places and provide us with amazing outdoor classrooms. The environmental education program at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve has been educating and inspiring students for years.

 

Las Animas School Visit to Great Sand Dunes

NPS Photo

 

Education Opportunities

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  Field Trips

  Field Trips

  Learn more about animals, history, and geology of Great Sand Dunes with a ranger

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  Curriculum Materials

  Teachers can browse education materials to fit the needs of their classroom.

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  Distance Learning

  Bring Great Sand Dunes to your classroom with the help of our virtual rangers

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  Digging the Past

  Youth Archeology Expedition

  Sign up for a free Youth Archeology Expedition!

 

Know Before You Go

Field Trip Checklist