Groups at Eastman Nature Center

Looking for a special experience for your group? The professional naturalists at Eastman Nature Center offer outdoor education programs for schools, scout troops, senior centers, homeschools and other organized groups. 

Aquatic studies, insect programs, birding, live amphibians and reptiles, animal tracks, snowshoeing and maple syruping are some popular options. Programs can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group. Programs are generally two hours in length and fees are based on group size.

A girl watches as a man presses apple cider.
Children participate in a nature education group program at Eastman Nature Center.

Group Programs

School Groups

Our curriculum supports certain MN K-12 Academic Standards. A naturalist will be able to answer your specific curriculum standards questions.

Non-School Groups

Non-school groups can enjoy one of our group programs with possible modifications. 

Group Program Menu

Review the Group Program Menu below to decide which programs will meet your group's needs.

Accessibility

Three Rivers Park District is committed to making our programs accessible. With advance notice, we can arrange for sign language interpreters and a wide variety of assisted technology (all-terrain wheel chairs, sound amplifiers and more). 

Financial assistance is available for qualifying groups.

Bringing Nature Education Programs to You

Naturalists are able to bring programs into your school, library, local park, church, community center or other meeting site. Popular topics include live reptiles and amphibians, introduction to birds, skulls and furs and animal adaptations. Programs can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group.

Fees are based on group size and length of program (per hour). Programs are available for many groups, from small classrooms to large auditorium groups. Naturalists can also host a booth at your event with hands-on activities, furs and artifacts, park information, and even a live animal that participants can visit at their leisure.

Eastman Nature Center is also available to host to summer camps and birthday parties.

Contact Us

For more information or to book a program, call 763-694-7700 or submit this form.