Outreach Programs

We offer in-person & virtual presentations that align with NGSS, State Curriculum, and Environmental Literacy standards. Our instructors introduce natural science topics using live animals, engaging demonstrations, and biofacts. Echoes of Nature brings an academic field trip to your classroom, encouraging active student participation. 

Pre-K to 8th Grade Classrooms

  • Approximately 45 minutes (30 minutes for younger participants)

  • Standard Programs (Walk and Talk):

    • Prek-K: Maximum 45 students

    • 1st-8th: Maximum of 60 students

    Lab Style Programs

    • Maximum 30 students

    Assembly Programs: Inquire about themes and cost:

    • 20 minutes: 35-60 students

    • 45 minutes: 65-150 students

    • 45 minutes: 150-200 students

    • 45 minutes: 200+

  • Standard Programs:

    • $200 for one in-person program

      $150 for live virtual program

      $275 for recorded program

    Assembly programs available: cost varies on size of group(s). Please inquire.

    Discounts: Available for multiple same-day programs on all programs

    Driving Fee: $30-$45 for areas beyond a 20-mile radius (PG and AA counties have no driving fees)

  • Programs can be customized for your classes and adapted for after-school sessions! If a topic isn’t listed or suits a different grade, contact us to explore custom or modified options.

General Information

Browse our list of session topics

Filter sessions below by grade. Once you know which topics you’re interested in, please fill out our signup form and we’ll reach out to you to answer any questions and get you on the schedule.

Download a Printable Version: 2024-2025 Outreach Program Brochure (PDF) →

Growing Up I
GR 1 ElDee GR 1 ElDee

Growing Up I

NGSS: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1

Follow the life cycle of animals. See how they change during life. Compare young to adults and discover traits passed on to the young.

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Animals In The Stars
GR 1 ElDee GR 1 ElDee

Animals In The Stars

 NGSS: 1-ESS1-1

Bring constellations to life with stories & animals. Why do we have star stories? How many constellations and asterisms exist?

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Got Habitat?
GR 1, GR 2 ElDee GR 1, GR 2 ElDee

Got Habitat?

NGSS: 1-LS1-1, 2-LS4-1

Maryland habitats meet the needs of local animals & plants. Learn how animals survive in habitats & meet our ambassadors.

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