School Programs & Field Trips

Our Environmental Education Program engages students from the La Crosse School District and surrounding schools in meaningful, hands-on outdoor experiences that support and enrich students and teachers in their science curricula or cross-curricular ties.

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Three young learners looking into silver pan of marsh plants and water on a table with a female leader at the far end of the table with tweezers.

Homeschool Science Series

The Nature Place welcomes homeschooled students to participate in science series, giving access to resources and opportunities to interact with nature and each other!

We offer Homeschool Science Series every fall, winter, and spring for ages 5-12. Each program series is 4 to 6 weeks.

Early explorers

A nature-based exploration group for children ages 2 - 5 plus a caregiver!

Each week includes a seasonal theme for touching, doing and learning using real nature artifacts, a simple craft, story, outdoor exploration time and more.

We offer Early Explorer program series every fall, winter, and spring. Each program series is 4 to 6 weeks.

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Contact

Cindy Blobaum
Environmental Education Program Manager
Email Cindy or call 608-860-6864 ext. 234

Cindy has over 30 years of experience developing and delivering nature education around the country. She trains and supervises our fantastic team of adult AmeriCorps Environmental Educators.

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