Enrichment Programs
Early Childhood / Daycare
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.
We also have programs for younger participants that introduce animals and learning concepts. Echoes of Nature brings an academic field trip to your classroom, encouraging active student participation.
At this time, we cannot present in-person programs in DC. Please email to inquire about possible options.
General Information
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Standard Session:
45 minutes / Maximum 45 participants
If needed, we do have 30 minute options or 20 minute sessions for many of the programs depending on your needs. Ask about details.
Lab Style programs:
45 minutes/ Maximum 30 students
Mini Enrichment Session: (Denoted by ★ )
20 minutes / Maximum of 30 participants
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Standard: Session:
$200 for one in-person program
$150 for live virtual program
$275 for recorded program
Mini Enrichment Session (Donated by ★)
$110 for one in-person program
Discounts: Available for multiple same-day programs
Driving Fee: $30.00-$45.00 for areas beyond a 20-mile radius (PG and AA counties are within 20 miles)
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Programs can be customized for your classes and adapted for after-school sessions. If a program topic is not listed or not under your grade, please contact us to see if a program can be designed or modified for your class. Extra-curricular activities are also available.
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 Enrichment Program Brochure (PDF) →
★ Warm and Fuzzy
Wanting to introduce your group to animals up close, but would like to start with the warm and fuzzies? Meet some- of our touchable fuzzies.
This program is only available for this age group. Session time is 20 minutes. Cost $110.
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Animal Stories of [you pick the country]
Are you planning a special topic of a country? Add in animal stories with a live animal guest(s). Some include: Japan/China, Africa, Australia, Native American and Star Stories.
Email for availability.
Day & Night
NGSS: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
Why do we have day and night? Which animals are diurnal and nocturnal? What are we? Activities–– and live animals will help us solve these questions
Fur and Scales
Doing a unit on mammals and reptiles? Why not have live guests come and show off some of their characteristics? Learn some neat natural history facts about each one.
Animal Sounds & Movement
What animal sounds can you make? Can you move like these animals? Meet some live animals and try out their sounds and movements.
A Walk In The Woods
What animal sounds can you make? Can you move like these animals? Meet some live animals and try out their sounds and movements.