FIELD TRIPS

First Grade

At the Dunwoody Nature Center, classes move through the meadow and trails of our park led by our highly trained staff of environmental educators for a hands-on learning experience that reinforces and brings to life the STEM concepts that they are taught in the classroom.

Our field trips are correlated to Georgia Standards of Excellence according to grade level and subject area using academically-based curriculum materials. We feature four distinct habitats — meadow, stream, wetlands, and forest — that are ideally suited to enhance the fundamentals of environmental science in a controlled setting. Many of our field trips are available for outreach at your school as well. To learn more, scroll down to see all of our field trips.

Our K-5th programs are one-and-a-half hours with a minimum charge of $150 (covers up to 12 students). $12.00 per student after the minimum.

To book your field trip, call the Program Office at 770-394-3322, or email us.

Weather Watchers

(60 min)

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Meets GSE S1E1.

Plant Detectives

(60 min)

What makes a plant a plant? What is the inner structure of a tree? Complement your classroom learning with this hands-on, STEM-based field study of plants in Dunwoody Park. Students will investigate plants need, identify plant parts and their functions, and review photosynthesis.

Meets GSE S1L1.

SELECT YOUR GRADE LEVEL

Preschool & Headstart

Kindergarten

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Homeschool: All of our field trip programs are adaptable for a homeschool curriculum.
Contact the program team at 770-394-3322, or email us for more information.

REGISTRATION POLICY & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Payment Information

One-hour programs are a minimum charge of $125 (covers up to 12 students ) / $10.00 per student after the minimum; one-and-a-half hour programs are a minimum charge of $150 (covers up to 12 students) / $12.00 per student after the minimum. Payment is taken via our payment platform at Pre-K – 2nd or 3rd – 5th or you can mail in a check. Once you book your program and receive your invoice, you may pay for your program. Call 770-394-3322 or email us for more information.

Need help in funding a field trip?

Thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners, a limited number of scholarships are available for Title 1-funded schools to attend field trips at the Nature Center. This funding provides a discount per student on all field trips. To initiate a Title 1 request, please contact the program team by calling (770) 394-3322 or email us for more information.

How many students can we serve?

We can host up to 120 students per day. We recommend a maximum of 25 per class. If you have questions about your group, please call the Education Office.

When can we schedule a field trip?

Field Trips may be scheduled for Monday through Friday beginning from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from mid-August through mid-May. Sorry, we cannot offer field trip programs during the Summer months (June, July, mid-August ) due to our Summer Camp Program.

What is the cost for adults? Parking?

All teachers and chaperones are FREE – as is parking.

Can I reschedule?

All schedule changes must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

Can we picnic & play in the park before or after the program?

Yes, you may extend your stay at the Dunwoody Nature Center for play/exploration or lunch at no additional cost. We only reserve one field trip per day so the park is yours to explore outside of your field trip time. We have an outside picnic area for your enjoyment but have limited indoor space to accommodate lunch.

What should students wear?

Our programs are designed to be outdoor experiences. Please make sure that students are dressed appropriately for the day’s weather conditions.

Can the programs be customizable?

Yes, we can customize some programs. Please call the Program Office to discuss this at (770) 394-3322.

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