Nature is Our Classroom
Your Classroom Just Got Bigger!
Lacawac Sanctuary fosters environmental literacy by delivering high-quality, nature-based STEM education that engages students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Using the natural world as both a classroom and a foundation for discovery, our programs encourage students to explore and connect with their environment while meeting academic objectives.
Through inquiry-driven, interactive activities, students gain direct experience with nature, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of ecological concepts. Guided by Lacawac’s knowledgeable educators, participants are inspired to ask questions, think critically, and develop a personal connection to the natural world.
Our programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, taking place both on-site at Lacawac’s 550-acre preserve and off-site at schools, schoolyards, and other local nature areas. This approach ensures that students from diverse backgrounds and settings can benefit from the transformative power of outdoor environmental education.
Scheduling your Environmental Education Program
Scheduling your program with Lacawac is easy! Start by exploring our selection of programs to find the experience that best fits your students’ goals and needs. Once you’ve chosen a program, complete our Program Request Form to begin the scheduling process. We recommend scheduling your program in advance to ensure availability. Once we receive your form, our team will connect with you to confirm details, check availability, and support you every step of the way.
Field Trips
Lacawac Sanctuary offers standards-aligned educational programs that inspire students to connect with the natural world.
In-Classroom Programs
Lacawac educators will visit your school, daycare center, preserve, library or community center with a nature-based program that supports your curriculum and learning goals.
Mentoring for Girls
Support young women in STEM by connecting them with mentors and role models in environmental sciences.
Summer Camps
Nestled within 550 acres of pristine wilderness, Lacawac Sanctuary is the perfect place for young explorers!