Educational Modules at rare

At rare, we provide several opportunities for students and teachers to experience curriculum based learning outside the classroom.  It is becoming increasingly important for students of all ages to be involved in a variety of outdoor education experiences. The programs provided at rare are helping to bridge the gap between the classroom and the natural environment through experiential and investigative hands-on learning.  Home to over 24 habitat types, rare is an ideal location for curriculum based outdoor modules, providing students with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, values, and motivation necessary to become responsible, environmental citizens.  The “bigger picture” is a key underlying theme to rare’s programming. Students attending the programs will understand that the actions of today greatly affect the outcomes of tomorrow.

Our modules at rare are based on two models of education: Chain of Learning and Every Child Outdoors.  The Chain of Learning is a concept where knowledge, expertise, and ideas are directly transferred from researchers to high school students, elementary students, families and community members. Every Child Outdoors is a model of experiential learning, inspiring youth to adopt a sense of curiosity in the natural world through hands-on environmental learning in the out of doors.

Our school modules are designed and facilitated by our Education Team, who are experienced in developing and delivering environmental education programs.