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School programs

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School programs

K-12 school program options

Explore the many ways to connect your students to nature. From virtual live lessons to in-person field trips to visits your classroom, there are so many ways we can help you get your students outside or bring the outside in!

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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.

Learn more and register for a field trip
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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
A graphic with a scholarly owl for the Nature at School virtual programs

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