Calling all Educators and School Administrators! This fall, sign-up for free, enriching programs that bring the natural and cultural wonders of Voyageurs National Park to your students!
Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service have crafted engaging K-8 and high school educational experiences that connect students to Minnesota’s national park through hands-on learning. Our lessons support national and state standards, including the Next Generation Science Standards and Minnesota Social Studies Standards.
Keep reading to discover and sign-up for Fall 2023 Voyageurs Classroom programs open to local communities, Minnesota youth, and classrooms across the nation! Spots are limited, so register early. Questions? Please email our Education Team at education@voyageurs.org
Voyageurs Dark Sky Virtual Classroom
October 2 - October 20, 2023
Grades K-8
Open to any school in the nation!
The Dark Sky Classroom brings the wonder of the night sky and Voyageurs National Park to your classroom! Our lesson plans support national and state standards, including Next Generation Science Standards.
Choose from Northern Lights, Light Pollution, and Moon Phases lessons featuring the Ojibwe Lunar Calendar!
Teachers complete the pre-activity before joining Voyageurs Conservancy for a LIVE virtual classroom visit. The post-activity gives students a chance to dive into the topic and share what they've learned with a dark sky expert!
Thanks to generous support from our grant partners, all Voyageurs Virtual Classroom programs are FREE to schools in 2023-2024.
Field Experiences at Voyageurs National Park
September 19 - 22, 2023
Open to local schools in Koochiching and St. Louis County
Grades K-5
Field Experiences at Voyageurs National Park immerse students in the history, science and unique landscape of this region. With funding from multiple grantors we are able to provide these field trips at no cost to your school, and also have some bus funds that can support travel to the park.
Kindergarten: Outdoor Observations - Practice observation skills and learn about weather patterns
1st grade: All About Beavers! - Learn about amazing beaver adaptations and the homes that they build within the park
2nd grade: Trees of Voyageurs National Park - Identify key tree species in the park and how they have adapted to life in the north woods
3rd grade: The Life of a Voyageur - Learn about the adventurous and dangerous life of a Voyageur
5th grade: Water Critters - Explore the fascinating world of the water critters that live right here in Rainy Lake!
Registration is required for Voyageurs National Park Field Experiences
Floating Classroom (4th grade only)
September 25 - 28, 2023
Open to local schools in Koochiching and St. Louis County
4th grade
Field Experiences at Voyageurs National Park immerse students in the history, science and unique landscape of this region. With funding from multiple grantors we are able to provide these field trips at no cost to your school, and also have some bus funds that can support travel to the park.
4th grade: Wild About Eagles - Learn about the amazing lives of eagles all while riding aboard our Voyageur boat!
Registration is required for Voyageurs National Park Floating Classroom programs.
One-day Voyageurs Teen Ambassador
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Open to local schools in Koochiching and St. Louis County
High School
In partnership with Voyageurs Conservancy, Voyageurs National Park, and Wilderness Inquiry we are offering a full day field experience for high school students to begin their year with team building, time on the water in 10-person canoes, and a chance to explore Voyageurs National Park!
Interested? Please email Education Director, Breanna Trygg, at btrygg@voyageurs.org
Voyageurs Mobile Classroom - Coming soon!
Fall programs will be hosted in Duluth, MN
Our new Mobile Classroom brings the wonder of Voyageurs National Park directly to your students! Enjoy programs on the ecology, history, wildlife, and dark skies of Minnesota’s national park. The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is an energizing experience for students of all ages that immerses students in nature from their school - no transportation needed!
Interested in bringing the Voyageurs Mobile Classroom to your Minnesota school? Please email our Education Team at education@voyageurs.org to join our interest list.
Funding for this project was provided in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.
