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Education programs

Education programs

K-12 school program options

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    Classroom programs

    Our DNR educators will visit your classroom to teach your students about a topic.

    Learn more and register for a classroom program
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    Field trip programs

    We offer a wide range of field trip options for throughout the school year for your students. Check back to see our options!

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    Nature Awaits

    Nature Awaits offers every fourth grade class in Michigan a free, curriculum-aligned field trip to a state park led by trained DNR educators. Students also receive a free voucher to return to a state park with their families, and public schools are eligible for up to $1,000 to help cover transportation costs.

    Learn more and register for a Nature Awaits field trip
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    Virtual programs

    Schedule a live, interactive video call with DNR educators from across the state with our Nature at School program.

    Learn more and register for a Nature at School program