Environmental Education

Investigate It.

Explore the Science of the Natural World

Nature is the greatest classroom.

Our Environmental Education Programs encourage participants to ask questions, solve problems, make observations, and investigate the natural world through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences.

From wetlands and watersheds to ecosystems and conservation, every program is designed to help learners think like scientists while developing a deeper understanding of the environment and the important role we all play in protecting it.

Whether learning indoors or outdoors, participants are encouraged to explore, discover, and make meaningful connections with the world around them.

What to Expect

Every Environmental Education Program is customized to your audience, learning goals, and available space.

Programs may include:

  • Hands-on investigations

  • Interactive STEM challenges

  • Engineering design activities

  • Scientific observation

  • Environmental problem-solving

  • Biofacts and natural history specimens

  • Outdoor exploration (when appropriate)

  • Inquiry-based learning designed for active participation

No two programs are exactly alike because every audience learns differently.

Environmental Education Topics

Programs are available on a wide variety of environmental science topics, including:

  • Wetlands & Watersheds

  • Ecosystems & Food Webs

  • Water Quality

  • Coastal Environments

  • Biodiversity

  • Conservation & Stewardship

  • Native Plants & Pollinators

  • Biomimicry (Nature Did It First)

  • Engineering Challenges Inspired by Nature

  • Wildlife Adaptations

Looking for something specific? Custom environmental education programs can be created to support your curriculum, educational goals, or community event.

Outdoor Learning & Field Experiences

Explore It.

Nature is the Best Classroom

Some of the most meaningful learning happens outside.

Our Outdoor Learning & Field Experiences take environmental education beyond the classroom, transforming school campuses, parks, nature preserves, and local trails into living laboratories where participants observe, investigate, and connect with the natural world firsthand.

Led by an experienced environmental educator, these inquiry-based experiences encourage participants to ask questions, make observations, collect evidence, and develop a deeper understanding of local ecosystems through exploration and discovery.

Whether we're exploring a wetland, identifying native plants, searching for signs of wildlife, or observing pollinators at work, every experience is designed to inspire curiosity while building scientific thinking and environmental stewardship.

Outdoor Learning Experiences May Include

  • Guided Nature Walks

  • Forest & Wetland Ecology

  • Wildlife Tracking & Animal Signs

  • Bird Observation

  • Pollinators & Native Plants

  • Scientific Observation & Nature Journaling

  • Citizen Science Projects

  • Seasonal Ecology Investigations

Programs are customized to the location, season, age group, and educational goals of each organization.

Learning Through Investigation

Environmental education is about more than memorizing facts.

Our programs encourage participants to ask questions, collect evidence, make observations, test ideas, and develop critical thinking skills while building meaningful connections with the natural world.

Whether participants are engineering a wildlife crossing, testing water quality, investigating wetland ecosystems, or exploring a forest trail, every activity is designed to inspire curiosity through discovery.

Program Options

45-Minute Environmental Education Program

Starting at $175

Designed to fit within a standard classroom period.

Recommended for up to 30 participants for the most engaging, hands-on learning experience.

60-Minute Environmental Education Program

Starting at $200

Ideal for more in-depth investigations, engineering challenges, or Outdoor Learning & Field Experiences.

Recommended for up to 30 participants.

Additional same-day sessions are available at a discounted rate.

Looking for multiple presentations, a field day, museum program, or a customized educational experience? We'd love to create a program that fits your needs.

Perfect For

  • Schools

  • Museums

  • Nature Centers

  • Parks & Recreation Departments

  • Libraries

  • Summer Camps

  • Scout Troops

  • Homeschool Groups

  • Community Organizations

  • Environmental Events

Why Choose Nature on the Geaux?

Nature on the Geaux combines over 25 years of environmental education experience with a passion for conservation, inquiry-based learning, and outdoor exploration.

Every program includes customized educational content, interactive investigations, and hands-on learning experiences designed specifically for your audience.

Our goal is to inspire curiosity, encourage scientific thinking, and help participants develop a deeper understanding of the natural world while empowering them to become lifelong stewards of the environment.

Whether we're exploring a wetland, investigating water quality, engineering solutions inspired by nature, or discovering wildlife along a forest trail, every experience is designed to make science meaningful, memorable, and fun.

Ready to Experience Nature?

Bring environmental science to life through hands-on investigations, outdoor learning, and engaging educational experiences.

Contact us today to schedule your program or request a customized quote at natureonthegeaux@gmail.com.

Service Area & Travel

We proudly serve Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. We can travel out of this area though!
Some locations may include a travel fee.

👉 View travel fees & service areas (find that here in our FAQ’s)