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.
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) →
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
Earthworm Lab
Be a field researcher. Make hypothesis of how and why an earthworm will react to certain stimuli. Observe earthworms moving and take measurements. What are the benefits of having earthworms in your yard besides a decomposer?
Animals of Maryland
NGSS: K-ESS3-1
Meet some native live animals that can be found in Maryland. Learn basic differences between animal body coverings, pet versus wild and real versus pretend.
Journey Into Winter
NGSS K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-2, 1-LS1-1
Winter is here. Where are the animals? How do they survive the cold, foodless winters? Some migrated. Some are dozing. Some are true hibernators. Meet some animals and find out where they would be during winter.
Animal Adaptations
NGSS: 1-LS1-1
Discover the special adaptations of animals in their survival for life. What is some of the best “equipment” for the job of living on land, air, or water? Can focus on specific adaptations!