Field Trips

Outdoor learning adventures for grades 1-8

School Programs

Outdoor learning adventures for kids grades 1-8

In Seward Park, connecting with nature is easy. From old-growth forest to prairie to shorelines and amazing geologic features, Seward Park awaits students as they immerse themselves in this diverse landscape and discover their place in the forest.

Our outdoor field trips are designed to bring students deep into Seward Park for field study and hands-on exploration. Programs are 90 minutes long with activities that follow the Next Generation Science Standards and are customized for every grade level. Field trips are priced at $10/student. Scholarships and school discounts are available on a sliding scale.

If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ page

Raptor’s Roost | Birds of Prey & Food Webs
Seek the home of our mighty owls, eagles, and hawks on this epic journey through the old-growth forest. Together we'll learn about birds of prey and their vital role in the food web. We'll dissect owl pellets, listen for the eagles call, hike the trails, and play games beneath the trees to learn how these powerful raptors survive in the vibrant ecosystem of Seward Park.

**Grades 1-8 / Available Fall & Spring season**
Targets NGSS Standards: 2-3 LS1-3, INQA; 4-5 LS1-3, INQA; 6-8 LS2A-B, LS2D, LS3E, INQA
Interested? Start here with our field trip reservation form

Feathered Friends | Birds & Wildlife Observation
Take flight among the majestic creatures at Seward Park. On this quest, you will investigate the secrets of flight and the magic of migration. Enter the mysterious world of songbirds, raptors and waterfowl under towering canopy and along the shores. Using scientific inquiry, conduct a field study of Seward Park’s most illustrious residents.

**Grades 1-8 / Available Fall & Spring seasons**
Targets NGSS Standards: K-1 LS1B-E, LS2, LS3, INQA, SYSA; 2-3 LS1-2, INQA-C, SYSE; 4-5 LS1-2, LS3A-B, INQA-B; 6-8 LS2, LS3E-F, INQA-B
Interested? Start here with our field trip reservation form

Fungus Among-us | Decomposition & The Circle of Life

Unearth our most precious resource and inspect the ingredients that power the circle of life from the soil beneath your feet to the towering trees above and back again. Journey into the ancient forest, get your hands dirty exploring the forest floor, notice strange and mysterious mushrooms around every corner, and burrow deep into the fascinating world of decomposers.

**Grades 1-8 / Available Fall season**
Targets NGSS Standards: K-1 LS1 B-E, 2-3 LS1-2, ES2A; 4-5 LS1-2, LS3A, ES2D-F; 6-8 LS2, LS3E-F, INQA, SYSA
Interested? Start here with our field trip reservation form

Schedule a field trip today!

Fall field trips begin September 25, 2024. Contact the Youth Programs Manager at gabriela.rivarde@audubon.org or 206.210.5620 for more information.

Fees and Scholarships
Discounts of up to 90% are available for schools and are based on the free and reduced lunch enrollment percentage for your school. Our standard cost is $10 per student for a 90-minute program.

If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ page