Field Trips To The Monument

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Experience an on-site field trip during the fall.
Credit: NPS / GIN MAJKA

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Experience an on-site snowshoe program during the winter.
Credit: NPS / R.WANG

 

Field trip programs to the monument are typically offered starting from mid-September. NPS rangers provide expert knowledge in creating interactive and informative experiences for students. They encourage active participation, asking students to observe, analyze, and draw connections between the concepts they learn in the classroom and real-world phenomena. Each field trip program consists of three parts (pre-site, on-site, post-site):

1. Pre-site visit: A ranger visits your classroom with a 30-45 minute introductory lesson that includes safety and field trip expectations.
2. On-site field trip: A ranger-led program at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The field trips are typically 2-3 hours long.
3. Post-site classroom lesson: A conclusion activity that evaluates what students learned during the field trip.

Fall Field Trip Programs

Fall ranger-led field trips are typically offered starting mid-September through late October. Please submit your request 2 weeks before desired program date. Requests made less than 2 weeks of desired date will be considered but may not be able to be accommodated due to limited staffing.

1. Habitats (K-5): Learn how habitats in KAWW provide animals with what they need to survive. Students will explore either a floodplain habitat or a forest habitat.
2. Forest Ecology (3-8): Learn about the different parts of the forest and how it changes over time. Students will get the opportunity to collect data in areas demonstrating succession.

Winter Field Trip Programs

Winter ranger-led field trips will be offered during the winter starting in January through mid-March. Please submit your request 2 weeks before desired program date. Requests made less than 2 weeks of desired date will be considered but may not be able to be accommodated due to limited staffing.

1. Winter Ecology Snowshoe Program (2-8): Have you ever wondered how plants and animals survive in a snow-covered landscape and freezing temperatures? Join us at the north section of Katahdin Woods and Waters NM to find out how! Learn about some of the amazing adaptations that plants and animals have for this challenging season while we explore the winter ecology of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument!

• Equipment offered: Snowshoes are provided for up to 16 students and 3 adults. Schools are responsible for additional equipment needs. If the conditions don't meet snowshoe standards the program can be altered for winter hiking.

 

How to Book a Program

To request a program, please fill out the education form below. Once submitted and reviewed, an NPS education ranger will contact you.

NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

Learning Accomodations

Does anyone in your group need any accomodations?

Yes No

If yes, describe the accomodation need.

Next Step

School / Organization Contact Information

School / Organization Name (required)

Name of Requester/Contact Person (required)

Title / Position (required)

Contact Email Address (required)

Contact Phone Number (required)
123-456-7890 extension if any

Mailing Address (required)

City (required)

State (required)

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ZIP (required)
Five digit ZIP code [99999]

Next Step

Group Details - Park Visit/ Field Trip

Name of Primary Contact Visiting if Different Than Above (optional)

Title / Position of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Email Address of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Phone Number of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)
Format: 123-456-7890

Program Name or Subject Requested/Self-Guided

Grade Level(s) of Students (required)

Number of Staff / Chaperones (required)

Number of Students (required)

Preferred Date of Visit (required)
format mmddyyyy

My preferred date has been confirmed by the park (required)

Yes No

Preferred Program Start Time (required)

Alternative Date(s) (required)
Enter one or more dates .

Anticipated Arrival Time (required)

Anticipated Departure Time (required)

Mode of Transportation (required)

Disclaimer:

A park representative will follow-up to confirm group details once this request has been received and reviewed.

Submit my Education Reservation Request

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NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

Notices

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: Public Law 114-289 National Park Service Centennial Act and 54 U.S.C. 100701 Protection, interpretation, and research in System.

Purpose: To administer education programs for education audiences including but not limited to school groups, scouting groups, extracurricular groups, and home school groups.

Routine Uses: To effectively manage requests for education received by the NPS, the Education Reservation Request Form is used to collect basic education reservation information to facilitate operational aspects of scheduling groups for park education programs, including in-park education programs, ranger in classroom programs, and/or online distance learning programs.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to provide the requested information may impede the ability to grant your education reservation request.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to provide park managers and educators the information needed to schedule and conduct education program activities. All applicable parts of the form must be completed in order for your request to be considered. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of information and assigned control number 1024-0288.

Estimated Burden Statement

Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Do not send your completed form to this address.