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Experience an Estuary by Taking a Field Trip
Looking for ways to connect with our local estuaries? Learn about kayak adventures, history walks, bird watching, hiking and many other activities you can do while visiting a reserve site.
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System is a network of 28 coastal reserves protected for purposes of research, education and stewardship. This partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the individual coastal states provides many opportunities for field trips and educational experiences in coastal and estuarine areas. Field trips offered at reserves can loosely be grouped into two categories: community outreach field trips and formal educational field trips.
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
at a reserve near you to have your questions answered and to connect with other educators in your area interested in teaching about estuaries.
Find
volunteer opportunities
throughout the Reserve System.
Last Updated on: 10-26-2010
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