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Indiana Dunes National Park offers a wide range of programming options. Click on the drop boxes below to view details about Ranger-led program offerings. Programs will be added to our offerings when applicable – please check back often. Please note that program offerings are subject to change. If you’re interested in a self-guided program, you still need to fill out the Education Reservation Inquiry Form. Refer to the map below to see where most of the Ranger-led programs take place. Be sure to remember your chosen program and enter it into the "Program Name or Subject Requested/Self-Guided" section of the Education Reservation Inquiry Form that you will be filling out. To begin your request, please start at our Education Page. Programs ListClick on the drop boxes below to view details about Indiana Dunes National Park program offerings. Programs will be added to our offerings when applicable – please check back often. Program offerings are subject to change. A sensory program immersing students in an atmosphere that promotes appreciation for and protection of park resources. • Grade levels: Preschool - 3rd Why are the leaves changing colors? Why do the animals seem so busy? Come learn of fall activities and adaptations that plants and animals use to prepare for winter. • Grade levels: 1st - 6th Discover and explore the diverse habitats of Indiana Dunes National Park. • Grade levels: 4th - 12th Explore the history and significance of Lake Michigan and its profound impact on our lives. • Grade levels: 4th - 12th Learn how wind, waves, and plants work together to form dunes. Understand the concept of succession through exploration of the trail’s varied landscapes. Discover the ways in which humans have altered the dunes and what we can do to help them prosper. SPECIAL EVENT ONLY, offered in March. Learn how wind, waves, and plants work together to form dunes – in this case, the largest dune in the park. Discover the ways in which humans have altered the dunes and what we can do to help them prosper. • Grade levels: 4th - 12th Explore animal tracking , predator/ prey relationships and winter habitats while hiking in Miller Woods.
Are you interested in leading your class/group on a self-guided hike? Most park locations are available for self-guided programs. Even though you’re not requesting a ranger, please follow the steps in requesting a program reservation. The Education Team will respond to confirm.
Come to the Douglas Center to meet and learn about our ambassador animals. Discover the threats native species face and what we can do to help them. • Grade levels: Preschool - 5th Students will understand how plants and animals adapt to survive the winter through discussion and hiking. We’ll explore animal tracking and uncover predator/prey relationships in the process. • Grade levels: All 
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Last updated: June 26, 2026