Program Series
Our multi-week science series engage students in hands-on, inquiry-based environmental learning in their own classroom and schoolyard over multiple visits. Programs are aligned to the Massachusetts Science Frameworks, and model internationally benchmarked Next Generation Science Standards.
Most programs are held once a week at your school or after-school program, allowing students and teachers to delve deeply into science, climate change, local habitats and more.
Visit your local sanctuary website or submit an inquiry to find out if a program below is available near you.
Naturalist-in-Residence Program (K–Grade 5)
Weekly or monthly visits from a Mass Audubon naturalist at your school.
Get students outside and exploring the natural world right outside of their school doors. Our naturalists will work alongside teachers to develop and integrate lessons into existing classroom curricula to increase students’ knowledge of and appreciation for local landscapes and wildlife. Frequency of visits can vary from weekly to monthly visits.
The Science of Massachusetts (K–Grade 8)
A multi-week science curriculum based at your school.
This inquiry-based program, which is tightly aligned to the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks, takes a deep dive into the excitement of learning through place-based inquiry.
Students will get outside, complete field journaling assignments, develop important science practices, and be invited to find their place in nature and impact their world, whether they live in an urban, suburban, or rural community. Each series of lessons is designed to complement one of your existing science units. Learn more about Science of Massachusetts
After School: Environmental Explorers (K–Grade 8)
Designed for groups of 12–15 students, Environmental Explorers is a weekly after school offering that connects students in grades K–8 to nature wherever they are. Each week, students dig into a new topic while building science practices and naturalist skills. When possible, lessons will take students outside and use whatever environment is readily available.
Waterways (Grades 5–12)
A year-long program to discover and protect your local watershed.
Students and teachers partner with Mass Audubon educators to explore, research, and take action in their local watershed.
Students will learn to recognize the importance and interconnectedness of watershed systems, from rivers to the sea, oceans, and lakes. They will also delve into the impact of human activities on watersheds, both positive and negative. At the heart of this STEM-focused program is student involvement in community action projects that will contribute to the improvement of watershed and public health, building their sense of self-efficacy and agency to effect positive change in their local communities.
School educators work with Mass Audubon educators over the course of a year or more to strengthen their skills and confidence in integrating watershed topics into their curriculum, both in the outdoors and in their classrooms. Together, we will support student-involved community action projects and help school educators build a support network with their local watershed organizations and other community stakeholders.
This program was inspired and made possible by generous funding from NOAA’s Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program.
The Climate Democracy Project (Grades 8-12)
The Climate Democracy Project combines classroom-based lessons and guest speakers with experiential learning opportunities such as field outings and student-led civic action projects. Students walk away with real-world experience using civic engagement as a strategy for confronting climate change, and teachers gain valuable professional development.
Explore the Climate Democracy Project
Find Programs Near You
Search the Program Catalog or submit an inquiry with questions or for more information.
Looking for less of a time commitment? Check out our At-Your-School Programs and Field Trips
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