• Community Outreach Field Trips – Community outreach field trips into Reserves offer fun, exciting and entertaining adventures all designed to teach visitors about the beauty and value of our coastal ecosystems. These trips are attended by a diverse group including young and old; locals and travelers; and experienced and novice outdoors persons. Some examples of this kind of field-trip include trail and beach walks, guided kayak and canoe trips, boat rides through a reserve, bird watching tours and much more.
• Formal Education Field Trips – Formal education field trips into Reserves support the specific teacher and student audience. They can be designed for teachers only as a form of professional development or for groups of students. They often come with teaching and field guides and some require educators to complete training courses or review training documents prior to attending. They also often link closely to national, state and local teaching standards and curricula.

Interested in volunteering in an estuary?

• Contact a reserve educator
• Find volunteer opportunities throughout the Reserve System.