Due to road grading, Howland Hill Road will be closed from April 14-24 (excluding weekends) to all uses including non-motorized vehicles.
Access to the outdoor school is open to only school groups.
Episode 1: The size of the cone and seed of the tallest tree in the world might surprise you.
Discover with Ranger Ally the remarkable size of redwood cones and seeds, and how they can beat the odds to create the tallest trees on the entire planet.
Episode 2. Redwoods seeds rarely become mature, giant redwoods... so how has the redwood species survived for millennia? Rangers Karla and Ally take you into the redwood forest to uncover the amazing, unique way redwoods reproduce- without seeds!
Episode 3. Join Ranger Laura and ‘Nook the Chinook' salmon as she embarks on an incredible journey full of danger and excitement in the magical land of Northern California.
Episode 4. Have you ever seen a salamander? Have you ever seen one munching on worms? Ranger Steven gives us the run-down on water puppies (AKA salamanders).
Episode 5. Ranger Rachel gives us the low-down on tidepools! Life is tough for the crazy creatures that live here, but they have found amazing ways to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Episode 6. We teamed up with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to give all the defining characteristics for these two very large, red-barked, and record-breaking trees.
Episode 8. What is so special about common murres and their eggs? Join rangers Matt and Sam in this crash-course about these unique seabirds. They'll explain why common murres have to learn to get along with their neighbors and why there is nothing common about their eggs.
Episode 9.
Slow your pace and listen in on a talk about banana slugs. These tiny yellow decomposers play a big part in keeping the redwood forest healthy.
Episode 10. Ranger Rachel brings us back to the tide pools to teach us about nudibranchs. Find out why these flashy sea slugs are one of the most unique creatures found along the coast of Redwood National and State Parks.
Episode 11. You may be surprised to learn that just pouring water on a campfire does not put the fire out completely. Ranger Brad will show you how fire behaves and how to properly extinguish your campfire.
Episode 12. The forest floor is covered in an abundance of beautiful ferns. But how do these plants reproduce? They don't produce flowers and they don't use seeds. Ranger Rachel will solve this mystery for us.
Episode 13. Herds of Roosevelt Elk roam the prairies of Redwood National and State Parks to graze. While viewing these creatures, you may be tempted to get as close as you can. Ranger Melissa is here to sing us a song and share some tips about the importance of keeping our distance from wild animals
Locations:Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Grade Levels:Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject(s):Science
Big Bend has an amazing range of fossil history that stretches over 130 million years! From sharks to mammoths learn about what lived here, what their world looked like, and how they were adapted to it. (30-45 minutes)
Locations:Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Grade Levels:Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject(s):Literacy and Language Arts,Math,Science,Social Studies
Dive deeper into this remote desert wonderland with an interactive question-and-answer program for groups of all ages. Meet with a ranger to discuss various Big Bend topics. Let us know your interests, and we will tailor a program for you! (30-45 minutes)
Locations:Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Grade Levels:Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject(s):Science,Social Studies
From the Rio Grande to the Chisos Mountains to the Chihuahuan Desert, Big Bend National Park offers a unique opportunity to learn about diverse ecosystems. Join us and discover what makes Big Bend special! (30-45 minutes)
Grade Levels:Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject(s):Science
Introduce adaptations with a ranger! Students will be introduced to adaptations, structures, and their functions. Rangers will use tactile examples of Utah wildlife to illustrate how adaptations support survival in ecosystems throughout Utah.
Grade Levels:Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject(s):Science
Wild About Animals introduces students to animals that live in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Through games, a story, and skulls and pelts students will learn about these animals and discover the adaptations that help them survive in their habitats. Learn more about the program and how to sign up.
Grade Levels:Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject(s):Science
Explore the unique and amazing adaptations of owls as we learn about their natural history! We'll focus on species that call Acadia home as we delve into the world of these incredible nocturnal birds.
(45 minutes)
Grade Levels:Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject(s):Science
What adaptations are needed for the animals of Denali National Park and Preserve to make it through our long, cold, subarctic winters? This program illuminates the many amazing adaptations that allow the animals here to not only survive but thrive! It also makes connections between adaptation strategies that work in the subarctic and those that are relevant for animals closer to the students’ homes.
Locations:Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Grade Levels:Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject(s):Science
This virtual program is geared for grade levels Kindergarten - 2nd Grade and will be delivered virtually by the Education Director at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. As a result of this lesson plan, students will learn about what seeds are, describe parts of a seed, and explain the conditions needed for growth. Students will learn the connection of seeds to and the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Grade Levels:Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject(s):Science,Social Studies
Learn the role of geologic activity in drawing people to the Mississippi River Valley. This 45-minute program discusses the physical and human characteristics of places and regions and how they are connected to human identities and cultures.
