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Programs for K-12 Students

Close-up photo of a great horned owl. Credit Roy Van Loo Jr.
Credit: Roy Van Loo Jr.

 

Field trips

Sanctuary field trips allow students to get outside and explore while enhancing their classroom education with field experiences. Field trips are offered in the fall, winter, and spring seasons, for preschool through 12th grade. Field trips are also available for private youth groups, such as Scout groups, church groups, 4-H clubs, etc.

We work closely with Next Generation Science Standards and your curriculum to provide a fun, age appropriate, and educational experience for your students. 

Take a field trip to the Sanctuary

Self-guided field trips

Visit the Bird Sanctuary, walk the trails, and pick up some knowledge with our self-guided activities. Go on a scavenger hunt, play a game of BIRDO, or take a walk through history.

Make your own field trip

 

Scholarship Opportunities

Field trip and/or transportation scholarships, are available for groups demonstrating financial need.

Field trip scholarships are funded by the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) program’s outreach efforts through the KBS K-12 Partnership.  Transportation scholarships are funded through generous donations to the Bird Sanctuary. 

Learn more about scholarship criteria

  • Scholarships are available to formal and non-formal educators. 
  • Transportation scholarships, up to $300, cover transportation fees after obtaining a quote from the transportation department. 
  • Field trip scholarships up to $200 will be awarded for the program fees selected by the group. 
  • Award cycle:
    • Fall scholarship application deadline:  September 20, 2024
    • Spring scholarship application deadline:  March 1, 2025
  • Awards will be given based upon:
    • Demonstrated financial need
    • Educational objectives for your visit to the Sanctuary
    • Goal of attracting 50% new school groups and 50% returning
    • New teacher recruitment to the K-12 partnership
Apply for a scholarship
 

 

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