Offsite Programs

Springbrook Nature Center Environmental Educators can come to you!  There are two ways to bring a naturalist to your classroom or school yard.  Large Group Presentations are meant for up to 90 people and are edu-taining, but do not contain hands-on, active learning.  Traveling Environmental Education Programs are meant for up to 1 classroom, and will feature hands-on, experiential learning in a smaller setting.  Click on the tabs below to see the details on programs as well as pricing and scheduling information.  

  1. Large Group Presentations
  2. Traveling Environmental Education Programs

We come to your school!  Offsite programs are available Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4 pm.

Large Group Presentations

This type of program will consist of some, or all, of the following presentation styles:  powerpoint slides, storytelling, lecture-style teaching, animal ambassadors at a distance.  These programs are 45 minutes long with 15 minutes of questions.  Group size should not exceed 90 people.  Pricing is listed for each program below.

Scales and Tales 

A Springbrook Nature Center naturalist will share a perfect mixtures of storytelling, natural history and live animals such as snakes or turtles.  This program is sure to delight audiences of all ages.  $225/program plus travel fee

Reptiles Alive

Students will discover the amazing natural history of reptiles and amphibians found in Minnesota through interactive demonstrations, incredible pictures and a visit from several of Springbrook's ambassador animals such as snakes and turtles.  $225/program plus travel fee

Travel Fee

Within Fridley or within 5 miles of Springbrook Nature Center:  $50
Outside Fridley or beyond 5 miles from Springbrook Nature Center: $100

Booking Your Program

Interested in scheduling a program?  Call Springbrook Nature Center at 763-572-3588 for more information or to set up your program!