For Teachers

Our science and ecology field studies for 4th-12th graders will give your students an outdoor experience to remember. Schedule a class today.

Each of our dynamic, TEKS-aligned education programs immerses students in our wild classroom and demonstrates the wetland’s amazing partnership between human innovation and the natural world.

Our outdoor learning programs can strengthen your students’ academic development and engagement with nature and inspire them to strive for careers in science and conservation. We offer students hands-on experiences where they learn field techniques, data collection and conservation literacy in our unique wetland ecosystem. We welcome all schools, including homeschool co-ops.

Want to book a class?

  • Our education programs run Tuesdays-Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • The cost is $125 for the first 10 students and $12 per additional student. One adult chaperone per 10 students is free.
  • To reserve a field study or to get more information, please fill out and submit this quick education program interest form or contact us at 972-474-9100 or at contact@wetlandcenter.com.

Find out more about each of our field studies.

Wildlife Ecosystems
Grades 4-5

Wildlife Ecosystems

Introduction to Ornithology

Grades 4-5

Introduction to Ornithology

Geology

Grades 6-12

Geology

Wetland Ecology
Grades 9-12

Wetland Ecology

scholarships

The generosity of our philanthropic supporters allows us to offer scholarships that cover program and bus fees for schools that otherwise would not be able to attend.

David Keith Sands Education Fund

The DKS Scholarship offers up to $300 toward program costs and is available to all schools.

How to apply:

David Keith Sands (1950-2009) was the younger brother of John Bunker Sands. David and Bunker held a deep love of the outdoors and the environment and conservation. An avid outdoorsman and bow hunter, the wilderness was his sanctuary. David particularly cherished times at his ranches in New Mexico and South Texas with family and friends.

Lyda Hill Foundation Fund

The Lyda Hill Foundation Fund offers qualifying schools’ admission and transportation scholarships for field studies.

How to apply:

Lyda Hill Philanthropies believes that the long-term success of our economy, health and communities is tied directly to the health of our planet. The organization seeks to fund projects that drive public awareness and appreciation for our natural world and resources as well as organizations that educate and advocate for sustainable conservation of our most precious natural resources and spaces.