Audubon Outdoor Education Programs
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Connecting with nature: Making a difference for conservationRandall Davey Audubon Center outdoor science programs offer interactive
science activities designed to complement your science curriculum and
fulfill New Mexico science standards. The educators at Randall Davey
Audubon Center blend scientific concepts with literacy, math, history,
and inquiry. Classes are filled with hands-on activities and outdoor
exploration.
Your class will explore the natural world in out 1300-square-foot classroom,
meadow, orchard, pond, canyon, and hiking trails throughout our wildlife
sanctuary nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Programs for Younger Students
 Discovery Walk
Grades Pre K and Kindergarten, 1 ½ hours
$100 for 25 or fewer students, $125 for 26–34 students
Using their five senses, our youngest scientists will explore and observe
the treasures of our wild life sanctuary. Students will learn how to
respect nature while enjoying everything it has to offer.
Outdoor Science Programs
Kindergarten, 1 ½ hours
$100 for 25 or fewer students, $125 for 26–34 students
Our popular outdoor science field trips can be modified in content for Kindergarten
classes.
Outdoor Education Programs
 Nature’s Neighborhood
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 1st, Suggested Season:
Fall)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
What natural things share our space? Our young scientists use compare and contrast
skills to determine the needs of various organisms. Students
explore our “natural neighborhood” to see how animals and plants
get food, water, shelter space, air, and sunlight at the Randall Davey Audubon
Center.
Nature’s Cycles
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 1st, Suggested Season:
Spring)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
How does nature change over time? The life cycles of plants and animals will
come alive as we explore the Randall Davey Audubon Center’s trails and
treasures. Students will compare the life cycles of plants, animals, and the
seasons to cycles in their own lives.
 Pollination Power
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 2nd, Suggested Season:
Fall)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
What is pollination? Who are the pollinators? Why is pollination so important
to all of us? Become a Pollinator Protector as we answer these questions through
hands-on observation and exploration. Build a human flower, pot up a pollinator
plant seed to take home, and explore the gardens to discover native pollinators.
Insect Investigations
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 2nd, Suggested Season:
Spring)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26-34 students
Are all insects harmful? Do all insects grown the same way humans grow and
develop? We will explore the lives of insects to investigate the adaptations
and characteristics insects have that help them survive. Students will observe
and discuss the relationship humans and insects have in our natural world.
 Wildlife Detective
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 3rd, Suggested Season:
Fall)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
Wildlife is all around us, all you have to do is look! Learn about some of
the wild animals and plants that live in New Mexico and discover the clues
they leave behind. Make your own animal track book to use at home and school.
Become a Wildlife Detective as we take a hike seeking out tracks, nests, and
other signs of animals.
Animal Adaptations
3 hours (Suggested Grade: 3rd, Suggested Season:
Spring)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34
students
Why do birds have beaks? How do deer stay warm in the winter? Our young scientists
will discover and observe different physical and behavioral adaptations animals
have for survival while exploring the trails of the Randall Davey Audubon Center.
Students will try out some of the animal adaptations, communicate like an animal,
and even examine real samples up close!
 Birds of a Feather Explore Together
3 hours (Suggested Grades: 4th & 5th)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
Our young scientists discover the physical and behavioral adaptations birds have
made to successfully live in their environment. Students investigate bird anatomy
and adaptations by looking at real beaks, nests, eggs, and study skins. Meet
our feathered friends up close as we learn to use binoculars and take a hike
to observe and identify birds around our wildlife sanctuary.
 Watershed Sleuths
3 hours (Suggested Grades: 6th–8th)
$150 for 25 or fewer students, $175 for 26–34 students
What is a watershed? How does geology affect the living things in an area? Become
a naturalist as you take an exploratory hike through our wildlife sanctuary and
beyond to learn about the geologic and natural history of the mountains around
Santa Fe. Peek under rocks to see who lives there, search for signs of animals,
practice the art of classification as we identify plants and trees, and record
observations in your journal. See how the geology of the area affects the ecosystems
found near Randall Davey Audubon Center. Visit a pond, riparian area, and forest
to discover their secrets! This class involves a minimum
of a 2-mile hike and is only for the most adventurous of classes.
How to Schedule a Program
Please complete the E-Registration
form  , or call the Education Department
at 505-983-4609. Reservations begin September 1, 2009.
Time
Field trip classes are offered Monday through Friday for the fall and spring.
Most field trips occur in the morning, but other times are available. Please
ask about available times when registering.
Special Requests
All programs are available in English, Spanish, or Bilingual. Other program modifications
or special requests must be approved by the Education Department at the time
of your reservation booking.
Transportation
Teachers are responsible for scheduling their own transportation to and from
the Randall Davey Audubon Center.
Lunch
Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at our outdoor eating area and/or
explore our trails on a self-guided hike after the program at no additional
charge.
Confirmation
Confirmation will be sent via email after reservations are complete.
Cancellation
Due to the high number of last-minute cancellations and the growing demand
for our educational programs, pre-payment for all programs is required. Once
you receive your confirmation, you will have to send payment and return you
completed contract prior to your trip or you will forfeit your reservation.
If a cancellation is made at least one week in advance, you will receive
a full refund. Classes cancelled within one week of your scheduled date
will receive full tuition less a $25 administration fee, with the exception
of classes cancelled due to inclement weather.
Scholarships
A limited number of Outdoor Science Program Scholarships are available to the
classes that qualify. Eligibility is based on financial need. For application
materials please contact Jeremy Philipp, Education Specialist by email or
505-983-4609 ext. 27.
Directions
From St. Francis Drive (US 84/285), take Alameda east (towards the mountains).
You will pass through several stoplights and 4-way stops. Eventually
you will come to a light at Paseo de Peralta. Go straight, the road turns more
residential at this point, and the Santa Fe River is on your right. You will
meet 4-way stops at Delgado Street and Palace Avenue, and then the road will
curve sharply to the right and go over the river. At the next 4–way stop,
which is the intersection with Upper Canyon Road, turn left. Follow this road
until it ends—it dead-ends in our parking lot. The last mile is a curvy
dirt road.
Curriculum Alignment
Our outdoor science programs are designed to complement your science curriculum
and fulfill New Mexico science standards.
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