K-12 Education and Field Trips

Students will view the sun through a telescope equipped with special filters to make viewing safe.

Observatory

Astronomer Classroom Visit

Grade(s): K-12

Availability: year-round

Location: Your School

This class is an opportunity for students to learn about past, present and future space exploration projects.

Observatory

Astronomy Immersion: Current Space Exploration

Grade(s): 6-12

Availability: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: SNCO Campus

Our Earth has an interesting role in our solar system. We will focus on the relationships Earth has with the Sun and nearby planets.

Observatory

Astronomy Immersion: Earth’s Place in the Universe

Grade(s): 3-12

Availability: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: SNCO Campus

In this class we use the most current images and information to examine and discuss the solar system and deep space objects.

Observatory

Astronomy Immersion: The Sun and Other Stars

Grade(s): 3-12

Availability: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: SNCO Campus

Schedule a naturalist visit to your classroom to deliver a customized program to complement your unit or lesson.

Nature Center

Naturalist Classroom Visit

Grade(s): PreK-12

Availability: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: Your School

Engage your students all week long in your classroom with a nature discovery kit filled with educational and fun nature-themed activities and a visit from a naturalist!

Nature Center

Nature Discovery Kit Rental

Grade(s): K-12

Availability: Year-round

Location: Your School

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Nature Center

Nature Immersion Field Trip: Birds of Prey

Grade(s): 1-5; adaptable for MS & HS

Availability: Year-round

Location: SNCO Campus

Understand and appreciate the importance of a healthy watershed through an outdoor, experiential program.

Nature Center

Nature Immersion Field Trip: Pond Study

Grade(s): K-2; adaptable for 3-12

Availability: September-November; March-June

Location: SNCO Campus

Students learn first-hand how the laws of gravity work while enjoying the experience of launching a solid fuel model rocket.

Nature Center

Nature Immersion: Animal Adaptations

Grade(s): K-5; adaptable for MS and HS

Availability: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: SNCO Campus

2 hours of night viewing

Observatory

Observatory Field Trip

Grade(s): K-12

Availability: Year-round

Location: SNCO Campus

Using our state-of-the-art inflatable planetarium, we are able to bring the night sky and much more to students across grade levels.

Observatory

Planetarium Experience

Grade(s): K-12

Availability: Year-round

Location: SNCO Campus, Your School

Get outdoors with your class! Take a self-guided tour through the nature center, botanic garden, and nature trail at your own leisure.

Nature Center

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory self-directed field trip

Grade(s): PreK-12

Availability: Year-round

Location: SNCO Campus