Overview
Field trips to the Loxahatchee River Environmental Center (River Center) are available for elementary, middle, high school and home school groups for the first time at the new River Center! The traditional two hour program (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) has been developed to foster environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River and south Florida ecosystems.
The River Center's educational programs are designed to give students and teachers the opportunity to learn about the Loxahatchee River ecosystem, The Loxahatchee River District (wastewater management), south Florida habitats, and the surrounding communities.
Each group receives a tour of the facility, touch tank demonstration, and an activity. A variety of activities are available for you to choose. We have programs focusing on ecology, anatomy, adaptations, and more. All of the activities are developed around the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. These programs are offered free of charge to both public and private schools during the school year. To schedule your next field trip for 10-50 students, please contact education@loxahatcheeriver.org or 561-743-7123.
Other non-traditional groups, e.g., home school associations, are also welcome to contact us about arranging a program for your group. We can adapt the traditional program for your group or be available for an off site field trip on the Loxahatchee River or in the estuary or coastal communities. To schedule your next field trip contact education@loxahatcheeriver.org or 561-743-7123.
Camps, daycare facilities, and other childcare organizations can also take advantage of these programs! Summer, spring, and winter break programs feature fun games, arts and crafts, or nature activities as part of the program. These programs are provided for a small fee per camper. Instructors and chaperones admitted free of charge. Call 561-743-7123 or email education@loxahatcheeriver.org today to schedule your field trip.
Registration Forms
Outreach Programs
The Loxahatchee River District through the River Center is now offering in-classroom presentations for schools in Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Presentations cover a wide range of topics, but all relate to the Loxahatchee River watershed. Potential topics include water resources, wetland habitats, endangered or threatened species, water flows through the Loxahatchee River, waste water treatment and its role in protecting our wetlands, estuaries and coastal communities.
Teachers can contact education@loxahatcheeriver.org.
Resources
Please contact the River Center to learn more about resources (e.g., presentations, posters, curriculum) that are available from the River Center. education@loxahatcheeriver.org or phone 561-743-7123.
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