School Programming

In-Class Programs

All classroom programs are offered November through April unless otherwise noted. 

Please click the link below to open the In-Class Programs Guide for the 2022-2023 school year. 

2022-23 In-Class Programs Guide

Outdoor Experiences 

Two half-day outdoor experiences can be combined for a full-day experience. *Teacher and/or parent-led activities are a part of this outdoor experience. 

Please click the link below to open the Outdoor Experience Programs Guide for the 2022-2023 school year. 

2022-23 Outdoor Experiences Programs Guide

Preschool and Lower Elementary Nature Tubs

Tubs can be checked out for two weeks. They must be picked up and returned during business hours to the Conservation Center at McFarland Park. 

Please click the link below to open the Nature Tubs Guide available for check-out.

Preschool and Lower Elementary Nature Tubs

Fees

Fees are assessed to school attendance centers scheduling environmental education programs sponsored by Story County Conservation. Two options are offered, to be decided in advance by each school attendance center:

• $1.25 per student enrolled in the school attendance center for multiple programs; or
• $1.25 per student per program (minimum charge of $20).

Environmental Education Fee Form (PDF)

Online Learning Resources

We also offer Online Learning Resources. There are many options here that can be done without having to schedule a naturalist.