A. Wallen Bring a park ranger into your classromNot able to visit the park? That's ok, a ranger can come to your classroom! Outreach programs are available on Wendesdays and Fridays and are for schools located in Washington, D.C. or within a 10-mile radius from the park.We offer curriculum-based programs in the following themes:
Once you know what program you'd like, please contact us via email to request an Education Experience Request Form. Curriculum-Based Programs
Books and Beyond with a Ranger (Grades PreK-K, 30-45 minutes)
Play and be inspired by the nature in the forest near us. This program includes puppets, books, songs, and movement to teach students about forest animals, seasons, and our sky.
What is a Habitat? / Animal Adaptations (Grades K-3, 60 minutes)
This program encourages exploration of three habitats (forest, meadow, and stream) found within Rock Creek Park. Students will be able to compare different habitats and learn how animals and places are connected. The will also learn what a food chain is and how it connects to all living things. NGSS: 2-LS4-1, 3-LS3-1 You Can Help The Earth! (Grades 3-5, 60 minutes) Things that people do to live comfortably can affect the world around them. Students learn that people can make choices that reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and other living things. For example: by reducing trash through reuse and recycling. NGSS: 5-ESS3-1 Aquatic Ecology (Grades 6-8, 60-90 minutes) Water is a renewable resource. Explore how it cycles through our system in the forms of clouds, precipitation, ground water, streams, rivers, oceans, plants, and animals. Also learn about the different ways pollution enters the water, and the macroinvertebrates that live in the creek add forest seeps in Rock Creek Park. NGSS: MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4 Request a Ranger-in-the-ClassroomPlease request the outreach program at least 2 weeks in advance.Once you know which program you'd like, please contact us via email to request an Educational Experience Request Form. A ranger will follow up once you submit your request. |
Last updated: September 20, 2026