School Safaris
Journey out into the field for an unforgettable hands-on learning experience.
Length of Session: 6 to 12+ hours (varies with topic)
Number of Students: Varies depending on program type
Fee: $35 per student ($700 minimum per program)
Fuel surcharge may apply. ALL safari bookings will be required to provide their own transportation to the site.
For more information or to make a reservation, call the Reservations Coordinator at 757-595-9135 Monday-Friday, 9am – 4:30pm or complete the online request form.
Funded in part by BayPort Credit Union.
Cave Ecology
Grades 7-12
Science SOLs: LS.1, LS.5, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9, LS.11, ES.1, ES.4, ES.5, ES.7, ES.8, ES.9, BIO.1, BIO.8, ENV.1, ENV.2, ENV.3, ENV.4, ENV.5, ENV.6, ENV.9, ENV.10, ESII.1, ESII.3, ESII.4, ESII.8, ECO.1, ECO.3
Cave Ecology – Traverse the rocky trail through Fountain Cave in Grottoes, Virginia using only headlights to guide your way. On this adventure through a geologically old cave, you will learn about cave formations and cave ecology. (Note: This is a strenuous trip. Participants must be able to walk easily without assistance on uneven ground including some steep slopes and be able to navigate in low light conditions.)
Estuarine Ecology, a “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience” Program
Grades 7-12
Science SOLs: LS.1, LS.5, LS.6, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9, LS.11, ES.1, ES.10, ES.12, BIO.1, BIO.2, BIO.7, BIO.8, ENV.1, ENV.2, ENV.3, ENV.5, ENV.6, ENV.8, ENV.9, ENV.10, ENV.11, ESII.1, ESII.8, Ocean.1, Ocean.2, Ocean.9, Ocean.11, Ocean.12, Ocean.13, ECO.1, ECO.2, ECO.3, ECO.4, ECO.5, ECO.6, BIOII.1, BIOII.6, BIOII.7
Explore the shores and water of the Chesapeake Bay as you collect water quality data and learn about the role of different living and nonliving factors in the ecology of the Bay. Collect evidence of marine life and explore ways we can better protect these amazing creatures.
Freshwater Aquatics
Grades 7-12
Science SOLs: LS.1, LS.5, LS.6, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9, LS.11, ES.1, ES.6, ES.8, BIO.1, BIO.2, BIO.7, BIO.8, ENV.1, ENV.2, ENV.3, ENV.5, ENV.6, ENV.8, ENV.9, ENV.10, ESII.1, ESII.8, ECO.1, ECO.2, ECO.3, ECO.4, ECO.5, ECO.6, BIOII.1, BIOII.6, BIOII.7
Cruise through a beautiful swamp ecosystem in a canoe. Conduct experiments to understand how the physical and chemical aspects of water quality impact this freshwater environment. Learn about the specialized adaptations plants and animals use to survive in this unique habitat.
Paleontology
Grades 6-12
Science SOLs: LS.1, LS.7, LS.8, LS.11, ES.1, ES.7, ES.9, ES.10, BIO.1, BIO.7, BIO.8, ENV.1, ENV.2, ENV.3, ENV.4, ENV.6, ESII.1, ESII.3, ESII.4, ESII.5, ESII.6, ESII.7, ESII.8, Ocean.1, Ocean.4
Venture into the field to uncover the fossils of aquatic organisms present in Virginia 3-5 million years ago. Learn how fossils are formed and compare these ancient creatures to their modern day relatives as we discuss why they are still significant today.