Education

Everglades National Park

A Remarkable Classroom

Since 1971, we have partnered with teachers to provide curriculum-based, hands-on education experiences in the park. Use the links below to plan a field trip and bring the Everglades into your classroom.

 

Everglades Education Programs and Resources

Additional resources for connecting kids and students with the Everglades

Program & Field Trip Registration

Program registration for Day, Camp and Virtual field trips for the 2022-2023 school year is OPEN!

Looking to learn more about what education programs are offered and register? Learn more by visiting our field trip page.

 

Bring the Everglades Into Your Classroom

Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning! In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom.
 
Find materials that can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip here.

Professional Development

Find information regarding our education programs professional development opportunities, including teacher workshops and Teacher-Ranger-Teacher programs. 

Learn more here. 

Science and Learning Videos

Join park staff and volunteers to learn about habitats, animals, park science, rangers, and more. The Everglades Mountains and Valleys series is a great introduction to the Everglades ecosystem. 

Find Science and Learning Videos here.

Current Research

Visit the South Florida Natural Resources Center page to learn more about current research and restoration projects in the Everglades.

Find Current Research here. 

Kids & Youth

Looking for kid-friendly activity materials or information on becoming a Junior Ranger? Check out this section for some park fun!

Find Kids and Youth Materials here. 

 

More Educational Opportunities

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  *LIVE* from Everglades National Park!

  Free Curriculum-Based Virtual Learning for Students

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  South Florida Natural Resources Center

  Visit the South Florida Natural Resources Center page to learn more about current research and restoration projects.

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  Plan A Field Trip

  Bring your class to visit the park. Your visit can be self-guided or ranger-guided.

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  Parks as Classrooms

  Find lesson plans and activities to use in the classroom or the park.

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  Professional Development

  Find out about teacher workshops, the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher summer program, and more.

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  Every Kid Outdoors National Program

  Visit the website for the national Every Kid Outdoors program!