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Choose from a variety of educational programs tailored to your group's needs. Whether you're interested in ecology, history, geology, or other outdoor lesson plans, we have a program that's perfect for you. Our expert rangers and educators are ready to help lead your adventure. 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. 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. 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 investigate the rich diversity of an interdunal pond and examine the pond's surrounding ecosystem of plants and animals. • Grade levels: All 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: February 9, 2026