Classroom Visits

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Bring the Natchez Trace Parkway to your classroom!

Although nothing compares to an in-person visit to the Natchez Trace Parkway, a field trip may not be practical or possible for your school or organization.Classroom visits are a very exciting way to introduce your students to the Natchez Trace Parkway by having an intepretive park ranger come and teach your students about the Parkway's vast historical and natural resources.These interactive education programs are a great way to enrich your classroom activities and bring your in-class lessons to life. Your students will learn about the Parkway through a hands-on, fun experience that they all will surely remember.

Take a look below to see the classroom visit programs we currently offer in the different districts we have on the Parkway.

Every Kid Outdoors Program (EKO)

This fourth grade program highlights the special roles played by the National Park Service in preserving our shared natural, cultural, and historical heritage. Students will learn about their backyard National Park site, the Natchez Trace Parkway, and how the park theme ties into the larger story of early American history. At the end of the program, teachers will be shown how to print the Park Passes for each of their students. These passes will allow them and their families free access to all federal parks, lands, and waters through August 31, when they begin their fifth grade year.

Northern District: Near Nashville, Tennessee
Contact Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center by calling [phone] or email us to schedule a classroom visit.

Central District: Near Tupelo, Mississippi

Contact the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS by calling [phone] or email us to schedule a classroom visit.

Southern District: Near Natchez, Mississippi

Contact the Mount Locust Information Center in Natchez, MS by calling [phone] or email us to schedule a classroom visit.

There are a number of virtual program options available!

• Distance learning opportunities for grades 4th and up
• Read with a Ranger opportunities for preschool through third grade

Please call [phone] to speak with a ranger or email us if you have additional questions.

 

Reserve a Ranger for Your Classrooom!

We look forward to sharing the Natchez Trace Parkway with your students!

NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

Learning Accommodations

Does anyone in your group need any accommodations?

Yes No

If yes, describe the accommodation need.

Next Step

School / Organization Contact Information

School / Organization Name (required)

Name of Requester/Contact Person (required)

Title / Position (required)

Contact Email Address (required)

Contact Phone Number (required)
123-456-7890 extension if any

Mailing Address (required)

City (required)

State (required)

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ZIP (required)
Five digit ZIP code [99999]

Next Step

Group Details - Ranger in Classroom Program

Name of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Title / Position of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Email Address of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Phone Number of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)
Format: 123-456-7890

Program Name or Subject Requested

How much time will the ranger have to conduct the program? (required)

Grade Level(s) of Students (required)

Number of Staff / Chaperones (required)

Number of Students (required)

Preferred Date of Visit (required)
format mmddyyyy

My preferred date has been confirmed by the park (required)

Yes No

Preferred Program Start Time (required)

Alternative Date(s) (required)
Enter one or more dates.

Disclaimer:

A park representative will follow-up to confirm group details once this request has been received and reviewed.

Submit my Education Reservation Request

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NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

Notices

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: Public Law 114-289 National Park Service Centennial Act and 54 U.S.C. 100701 Protection, interpretation, and research in System.

Purpose: To administer education programs for education audiences including but not limited to school groups, scouting groups, extracurricular groups, and home school groups.

Routine Uses: To effectively manage requests for education received by the NPS, the Education Reservation Request Form is used to collect basic education reservation information to facilitate operational aspects of scheduling groups for park education programs, including in-park education programs, ranger in classroom programs, and/or online distance learning programs.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to provide the requested information may impede the ability to grant your education reservation request.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to provide park managers and educators the information needed to schedule and conduct education program activities. All applicable parts of the form must be completed in order for your request to be considered. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of information and assigned control number 1024-0288.

Estimated Burden Statement

Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Do not send your completed form to this address.

 

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