Middle school students learning about the importance of marsh grasses and living shorelines in the food web and to protect our shorelines from erosion

Middle school students learning about the importance of marsh grasses and living shorelines in the food web and to protect our shorelines from erosion.

Education

Reserve educators strive to create a special sense of wonder and discovery that are important in developing a strong bay stewardship ethic. Learners of all ages benefit from spending time with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Guided tours are conducted pending staff availability. Pre-arranged children's K-8 programs are focused around the many resources available at the nature center and make use of the exhibits and nearby bay shore habitats. Pre-arranged high school programs take advantage of our place-based ability to get students into contact with nature and are conducted at various field locations. College and adult groups are also accommodated. We also offer materials for self-guided excursions in our nature center and nature trails, like our Estuary Explorers backpacks tailored to help children explore the natural wonders on our nature trails. If you would like to schedule a group program call or e-mail the Reserve for information on group sizes, available dates and specific content.

A pair of high school students learning about the importance of turbidity measurements in Apalachicola Bay
A pair of high school students learning about the importance of turbidity measurements in Apalachicola Bay.
One of our Estuary Explorer backpacks ready for use on a self-guided excursion
One of our Estuary Explorer backpacks ready for use on a self-guided excursion.
High School students on one of our vessels learning about and touring the Apalachicola River and Bay Estuary
High School students on one of our vessels learning about and touring the Apalachicola River and Bay Estuary.
High School student Nature Journaling with their class
High School student Nature Journaling with their class.
A group of adults participating in a nature journalling class

A group of adults participating in a nature journalling class.