Adult Centers
Independent Living Through Memory Care
Looking for an extracurricular activity to come to your facility? Look no further! Echoes of Nature presents fun-filled, live animal oriented programs that are sure to be entertainingly educational. We accommodate the full spectrum of care from independent living to nursing care, including memory care. We make Environmental Education engaging and fun for all ages.
General Information
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Each program lasts 35-45 minutes, tailored to your group’s size and participation level.
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Suitable for up to 60 participants.
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We believe in making our programs accessible to all, so we work within your facility’s budget. Contact us to find a pricing plan that suits you.
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Whether you're looking for a one-time event or regular visits, we've got you covered. Choose from single events or ongoing presentations throughout the year, each featuring a unique theme to keep things fresh and exciting.
Planning a family day? We also offer meet-and-greet programs —check out our Community Events section for more details.
Example Program Topics
Beat the Cold
How do you deal with the cold when it’s freezing outside? How do animals beat the cold? Let’s examine some of the different strategies and meet some live animals.
Creepy Crawlies
0, 2, 4, 6, 8 who do we NOT appreciate? Are bugs driving you batty? Take a moment and find out which creepy crawlies are the "good guys" and find out why the "bad guys" are important too.
Dancing With the Animal Stars
Who likes to dance? We dance for many reasons. Why do animals dance? Let's meet some "dancing' animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included.
Jurassic Jaunt
Come on an exciting trip to the past where we follow a baby dinosaur. Meet and learn some real live living fossils that would have been around in the dinosaur world.
Love is in the Air (Or Hit & Miss Relationships)
February is the time to think of Valentines, cupids, chocolate, flowers and love. In the animal world, “love” has many strategies as the goal is totally reproduction and the continuation of the next generation.
Spring Colors
We will show off some spring animals and their colors, then talk about each of them. We will also listen to some of our native frog species.
Earth Day Celebration
Learn what “Earth day” may have meant to people in the past and what it means to us today. What are some everyday things everybody can do to help our earth. We will share some animals and learn how people’s impact on the earth may affect them. See how various animals fit in the "Circle of Life" to leave no trace upon the earth.
Burrowing Animals
Who makes their home underground or in crevices? What is the benefit of having a burrow? Find out who hunts prey in their burrows and who might use that burrow later.
Hunting 4 a Square Meal
How does a predator catch its food? Do you think it is easy or hard to find and catch a meal? Meet a few of these hunting masterminds to find out how they hunt and just how effective it is.
Nocturnal Creatures
Who goes bump in the night, while we sleep? Meet some of these nocturnal animals. What adaptations allow these animals to find food and stay safe at night?