Environmental Education Programs

Hands-On Nature Discovery — With or Without Live Animals

Nature on the Geaux brings the interactive learning of a nature center directly to your school or group—no field trip required.

These guided, educator-led programs are designed for schools, homeschool groups, Scout troops, libraries, camps, and community organizations. Programs combine hands-on investigations, interactive activities, engineering challenges, and environmental science concepts that encourage curiosity, observation, and problem-solving.

Programs can be booked:

  • as a science-focused experience without animals

  • or with optional live animal ambassadors that connect to the program theme when appropriate

This flexibility allows schools and organizations to choose the experience that best fits their space, audience, and goals.

How These Programs Work

Environmental Education Programs are flexible and can be scheduled in multiple formats depending on your group size, goals, and available space.

Single-Group Experience

One classroom, homeschool group, or Scout troop participates in a full, in-depth investigation centered around a specific theme.

Rotation-Style Experience

Multiple groups rotate through shorter sessions—ideal for:

  • School-wide STEM days

  • Homeschool co-op days

  • Scout events or badge workshops

  • Library programs

  • Camps and community events

Wildlife Exploration Stations

Our Explore & Rotate program transforms your space into a mini traveling nature lab with multiple interactive wildlife stations designed to keep students actively engaged.

This program supports science standards while combining movement, observation, inquiry, and hands-on learning experiences.

Included With This Option

  • Digital student “Animal Encounter Books” (1 printable copy per student)

  • Teacher answer guide

  • Multiple interactive wildlife stations

  • Live animal ambassador encounter

  • Optional hands-on interactions when appropriate

Activity-Based Environmental Investigations

These hands-on programs use models, experiments, engineering challenges, and guided exploration to help learners understand ecosystems, conservation, engineering, and environmental change.

  • A hands-on exploration of how water, sediment, storms, and human activity shape coastlines and wetlands.

    Using a density tank and interactive models, learners investigate:

    • Freshwater vs. saltwater and estuaries

    • Sediment movement and land-building

    • Barrier islands and coastal protection

    • Storm surge and flooding

    • Pollution movement in water systems

    Especially well-suited for coastal communities, but engaging and relevant for learners everywhere.

    Optional wetland or aquatic-themed animal ambassadors may be included.

  • Travel back in time as learners explore fossils, prehistoric life, and the science of fossilization.

    Participants investigate real fossils and replica biofacts while learning about:

    • Fossil formation

    • The geological time scale

    • Ancient ecosystems

    • Extinction and adaptation

    • Animals with prehistoric traits that still exist today

    Learners will also participate in a hands-on fossil dig and take home their own fossil discovery.

    Optional live animal ambassadors may be included to showcase modern animals with ancient adaptations.

  • Discover the importance of wetlands and the wildlife that depends on them through hands-on exploration and environmental investigation.

    Participants explore:

    • Wetland ecosystems

    • Native wildlife and adaptations

    • Food webs and habitats

    • Human impact and conservation

    • Why wetlands are important for water quality and storm protection

    Learners may investigate biofacts, meet native species, and create a take-home wetland-themed keepsake necklace.

    Optional live animal ambassadors may be incorporated to highlight wetland ecosystems and conservation connections.

  • Participants become junior environmental scientists as they explore how water quality impacts wildlife, wetlands, and human communities.

    Through hands-on investigations and interactive demonstrations, learners may explore:

    • Water testing and observation

    • Pollution and runoff

    • Watersheds and wetlands

    • Bioindicators and ecosystem health

    • Water filtration engineering challenges

    Optional live animal ambassadors may be incorporated to help demonstrate ecosystem connections and aquatic habitats.

  • People have changed the landscape to make travel easier—but how does that affect animals?

    Learners use the engineering design process to design and test wildlife crossings, helping model animals safely cross roadways while exploring conservation, problem-solving, and human impact on ecosystems.

    Optional animal ambassadors may be added to discuss habitat fragmentation and wildlife movement.

  • Learners explore rainforest ecosystems through sensory activities, discussion, and hands-on exploration.

    Participants identify everyday products that come from rainforests, learn about endangered rainforest animals, and discover simple actions they can take to help protect these vital ecosystems.

    Optional rainforest-themed animal ambassadors may be included.

  • Nature has inspired human inventions long before we even realized it.

    In this hands-on program, learners explore biomimicry—how people study plants and animals to solve real-world problems. From Velcro to high-speed trains, students discover how nature’s designs have influenced human innovation.

    Participants complete a short engineering challenge inspired by natural adaptations while practicing creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving.

    Optional animal ambassadors may be included to showcase real-life adaptations.

Program Length & Pricing

Environmental Education Program

45–60 minutes • $150 per group

Science-focused environmental investigations and hands-on activities without live animals.

Environmental Education Program + Live Animal Ambassadors

45–60 minutes • Starting at $200 per group

Includes live animal ambassadors connected to the program theme when appropriate.

Programs may include:

  • Live animal encounters

  • Wildlife biofacts and artifacts

  • Interactive environmental investigations

  • Hands-on learning opportunities

Wildlife Exploration Stations

A high-engagement, multi-station wildlife experience designed to transform your space into a mini traveling nature lab.

Students rotate through interactive wildlife stations featuring live animal ambassadors, educational activities, Animal Encounter Books, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Starting at $200

Half-Day & Full-Day Rotation Scheduling

Need multiple smaller-group sessions throughout the day? We can rotate groups through repeated environmental education or wildlife programs for larger events and campuses.

Half-Day (Up to 3 Hours)

Starting at $425

Full-Day (Up to 6 Hours)

Starting at $800

Ideal for:

  • Large schools

  • Camps

  • Multi-group scheduling

  • Field day rotations

  • STEM enrichment days

Custom quotes are available for larger events, additional groups, or extended scheduling.

Designed For

  • Schools & classrooms

  • Homeschool groups & co-ops

  • Scout troops & badge workshops

  • Libraries & community programs

  • STEM events & camps

✔️ Indoor-friendly
✔️ Adaptable by age and group size
✔️ Structured, educator-led experiences
✔️ Available with or without live animals

📩 Contact Tanee
📞 (985) 956-2136
📧 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)