Educational Programming

We have our programs available to bring to schools and libraries until we can address the mold issues at the Center. DONATE NOW TO HELP US GET THE PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS FOR FREE!
New Exhibits and Old Favorites
The programs at the Mary E. Fristch Nature Center at the Rockcastle River Wilderness Site were rejuvenated to align with the Next Generation Science Standards – grades K – 12! Exhibits emphasize the content and problem-solving skills of the new standards. We still have the beautiful collections of birds and insects that visitors love to see – and of course we have all the signs of nature that we collect on the grounds – fossils, nests, rocks, minerals, shells, and more!
Outdoor, Real-World Experience- Temporarily Unavailable
Nature Center programming was developed with the new education standards. Field Trips will include exploring the natural systems surrounding the Center with our Ecologist Educators. During the visit, students will have real-world experience collecting, measuring, evaluating, designing. We also incorporate the sustainable technologies used on-site, including solar water heating, solar cell electricity, composting toilets, cordwood building materials, and cistern water collection.
Grade Level Specific
Each Field Trip is adapted to be specific to the grade level of the students.
If there is a science subject you would like to explore with students, please let us know! We may have a program not listed here - or be able to design a program to meet your needs.
New Exhibits and Old Favorites
The programs at the Mary E. Fristch Nature Center at the Rockcastle River Wilderness Site were rejuvenated to align with the Next Generation Science Standards – grades K – 12! Exhibits emphasize the content and problem-solving skills of the new standards. We still have the beautiful collections of birds and insects that visitors love to see – and of course we have all the signs of nature that we collect on the grounds – fossils, nests, rocks, minerals, shells, and more!
Outdoor, Real-World Experience- Temporarily Unavailable
Nature Center programming was developed with the new education standards. Field Trips will include exploring the natural systems surrounding the Center with our Ecologist Educators. During the visit, students will have real-world experience collecting, measuring, evaluating, designing. We also incorporate the sustainable technologies used on-site, including solar water heating, solar cell electricity, composting toilets, cordwood building materials, and cistern water collection.
Grade Level Specific
Each Field Trip is adapted to be specific to the grade level of the students.
If there is a science subject you would like to explore with students, please let us know! We may have a program not listed here - or be able to design a program to meet your needs.