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
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Approximately 45 minutes (30 minutes for younger participants)
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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+
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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)
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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) →
Habitats of Maryland
NGSS: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
Explore Maryland’s habitats and match animal ambassadors to their needs for food, shelter, water, & space. Learn how structures support survival.
Web of Life
NGSS: 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1
Solve the puzzle to reveal the basic concepts of photosynthesis and food webs. Meet some of the “links” and discover how they fit in the web of life.
