The Indiana dunes have a long and fascinating history of attracting scientists, teachers and students alike to study and explore its globally rare ecosystems. The process of unlocking the mysteries of the Indiana dunes began in the late 1800's with Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles continues today. In the spirit of further utilizing the Indiana dunes as an educational tool, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and its partners offer a wide variety of programs and resources.

Thousands of students participate in education programs at the National Lakeshore every year. The park offers programs at various locations throughout Lake and Porter Counties, such as the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center, the historic areas of Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm, and natural areas and trails throughout the park. It is a wonderful place to bring students for ranger-led programs or for self-guided exploration. Teacher guides, pre-visit classroom activities and other resources are available through this web site to make visits to the park more enjoyable or just to learn more about this unique national park site.

This portion of the web site will help you to explore the variety of programs and resources available to educators and students.

FOR STUDENTS
Click here to explore programs and opportunities geared for learners of all ages and play the Web Ranger Challenge.

FOR EDUCATORS
Click here to explore programs and resources available to classroom teachers and non-formal educators... Learn how to schedule a ranger-led program or attend a teacher workshop.