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 three hour program (10 a.m. - 1 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.
We have revised the programs this year and are able to offer a variety of activities for you to choose. We have programs focusing on ecology, anatomy, adaptations, and more. All of the activities have been designed around the Sunshine State Standards. All programs include a touch tank demonstration and short laboratory session or activity. These programs are offered free of charge to both public and private schools during the school year. To schedule your next field trip contact
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
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 jocelyn@loxahatcheeriver.org today to schedule your field trip.
Calendar
Click here for a complete calendar of upcoming school and field trips at the River Center.
Registration Form
Classroom Lectures
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 wetland habitats, endangered or threatened species, water flows through the Loxahatchee River, waste water treatment and its role in protecting our wetlands, current WildPine Laboratory research topics, and estuaries and coastal communities.
Teachers can contact
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Resources
Please contact Jocelyn O'Neill to learn more about resources (e.g., presentations, posters, curriculum) that are available from the River Center. You can reach Jocelyn at
or phone 561-743-7123 or 561-262-2991.
The River Center
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