Outreaches: Eco Comes To You!

Can't come to us? We come to you! These are dynamic, interactive and FUN programs that have many topics from MD State Next Gen Science Standards. Choose ONE THEME from various options that fit best for your school or camp. Why read about these animals in your textbook or watch a video on the smart board, when you can get them up close and personal? We bring the menagerie to YOU! We customize each program accordingly so if the option or theme is not there-feel free to call us! Eco Adventures also goes to libraries!

* A 5% discount is given if the ECO field trip or outreach is in Sept-Dec. Must mention code: DISC-FALL in the booking form to get the discount at the time of booking. 
*This discount does not apply to the Travel Fee or Title One schools

Option A2

Two 30-minute, small group presentations for up to 65 participants TOTAL between the 2 groups

*Same theme for both presentations with 1 leader

PRICE:

School Year- $400

Summer Camp- $415

Title One-$345

*$2 per each additional participant, maximum of 50 children per group

*1.25 hrs with switching time

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Option B3

Three 30-minute small group presentations
*For up to 100 participants TOTAL between the 3 groups

*Same theme for all 3 presentations with 1 leader

PRICE:

School Year- $495

Summer Camp-$515

Title One $440

*$2 per each additional participant after 100 kids

*Includes 2 hrs with switching time.

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Option B4

Four 30-minute small group presentations for up to 130 participants TOTAL between the 4 groups.

*Same theme for all presentations with 1 leader.

PRICE:

School Year - $645 

Summer - $665 

Title 1 - $620 

*$2 per each additional participant after 130 kids

*2.75 hours with switching time

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Option C- Assembly

50 minute presentation
*For up to 65 participants

PRICE:

School Year - $395

Summer Camp - $410

Title One - $345

*$2 per each additional participant over 65 with a maximum of 100 children

*Please note: If over 50 students, not all children will get to touch animals (touching will be on a volunteer basis). If you would like to add a snake touching interaction at the end of the presentation, please add $150 per session.

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Option D

(Over 100 + students)
Assembly Style
Two 45-minute back to back assemblies
*For up to 200 participants in each group in an auditorium/gym or outside setting.

* Same theme for both presentations with one leader

PRICE:

School Year - $765 for up to 200 students per group

*$1 for each additional student with a maximum of 250 participants per group.

*Please note: not all children will get to touch animals (touching will be on a volunteer basis). 

*To add time to have each student touch a large snake at the end there is a $300 fee that will add an extra 30 mins to your presentation.

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How to Book a Program

Ready to book? Our expert staff will guide you through the best options for your organization or school. Need anything? Just ask-

Step 1:  See options for Field trips and Outreaches.  Fill out the program form completely. Make sure you include, # kids, grades, theme, option, and address if we are going to you!

Step 2: Once you submit the information, we will contact you to confirm the dates and times that we are available for your program within 24hrs-48hrs. If you need immediate confirmation, please call 410-987-1300. 

Step 3: Receive a contract via email. Sign it and return to our admin team via email. Voila! No deposit needed!

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Other Fees:

*A travel fee of $100 applies for 30 minutes to 1 hour away from Eco Adventures. Fall pricing discount does not apply to the travel fee
*Presentations must be back to back- or there is $50 per 30 minute wait fee.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

$200 for School
Other facilities please email ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com for pricing!

**Themes below

A group of children watching two large snakes.
Boo
A group of kids holding up a snake.

Choose from these themes for your program:

The animal kingdom has more colors than you can even imagine...it's crazy cool! Lots of colors you've never even heard of! Some animals even CHANGE color.   In this very dynamic presentation full of sights, lights, sounds, animals…and COLOR, students will  meet live animals and investigate how certain animals can change color, hide themselves, stand out with bright dangerous warnings, or are masters of illusion and mimicry!  Craziness!   In our natural world, art is everywhere- there are also some beautiful colors and patterns in nature!  See the Northern Lights, beautiful flowers, and colorful animals as our Eco Adventures' very own “Colorologist” will guide you through the crazy world of colors!   Color me crazy if you don't sign up for this brand new program right now!

Color Me Crazy!

Embark on a journey into the rainforest!  Your safari guides will help you use all your senses, from smell to sounds and sights of the mysterious endangered habitat!   Did you know that 50% of all biodiversity comes from the rainforest among medicines, spices and fruits and so much more! Join us in a quest to learn about the importance of saving our rainforests.  Meet an animal from each layer of the rainforest and learn a fun and interactive game to remember the layers!

Jungle Safari!

Survival of the fittest is what this world is all about and what other way to learn about survival than to see what are the coolest adaptations animals have to offer!  From glow-in-the-dark animals to quills, and spines, poison and venom, and slime. What are the best adaptations for each habitat? Desert, rainforests, aquatic, wetlands, -Meet and touch and a chameleon change color right in front of your very eyes- or touch a spiny hedgehog!  This world keeps ever-changing and only the animals that can adapt can survive.

Built for the Biome

Ahoy ‘ye pirates and mermaids! Join the Eco Captain and swashbuckling pirate crew on an exciting quest to find thy stolen pirate treasure!   First, you must pass the tests of bravery,  Are ‘ye brave enough to swallow a mealworm during our “Fear Factor” challenge? OR would you rather touch a slithery snake?  If the challenges are too treacherous ye may… walk the plank!! Test ‘ye teamwork skills with 'ye mateys while working together to wrestle alligators and encounter live island animals. Along the way, stumble upon some animals and learn all the ins and outs of these important creatures, and the why and how they call these amazing habitats and oceans their home.  Join us for the ultimate adventure  ‘ye will never forget!

Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure!

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all along the way. The group will be faced with a series of choices at every turn.  Make the right choice and proceed, but make the wrong choice...and mayhem ensues! Anything and everything is fair game on this adventure! Will participants get hopelessly lost?  Stumble upon an angry snake?  Wander into quicksand, or will they successfully navigate all that we throw at them and find the elusive lizard?  Participants are sure to meet some cool live animals, learn survival skills, and especially the value of making the right decision and choosing wisely.  It's all fun and games in this amazing adventure...as long as the right choices are made along the way!  Choose wisely...or else!! 

Ultimate Animal Adventure!

Cute is in the eye of the beholder! Whether it's scaly or furry, slithery or creepy....you’ll be sure to meet some lovable creatures. From Baby turtles, baby gators, hedgehog, a tarantula named "Fuzzy Wuzzy" or even a flying squirrel... You'll be sure to eventually...FALL IN LOVE these cute and cuddly animals!

Cute and Cuddly

This rotation will open the eyes and ears of students as we introduce them to “near nature”, things they can find in their very own back yards.  Learn how to safely interact and what to do if you encounter one of these backyard beasts. See a snake hooking demo and meet terrapins and even one of our Screech owls! Our instructors will explain what to look for, animal signs, clues, and ecosystem indicators.  What is the difference between invasive, exotic, and native species?  How are our local terrestrial animals related to the Bay?  These are all questions that will be answered as they see and interact with some examples of local creatures for hands-on inquiry-based learning. 

 
Native Neighbors

Who do  you call when you find a dolphin beached on the sand??...Ghostbusters, no that's another program!! In this program, participants will see exactly what it's like to be a marine animal rescuer. When an animal is in distress it's an emergency that has to be addressed, time is of the essence, and it's up to the experts to come to the rescue, and this is exactly what this program is all about.   Sometimes it's a sea turtle, other times a shark, maybe even a manatee, and hold on, sometimes a giant jaw snapping crocodile! Each and every rescue requires different expertise. Learn all about why animals need rescuing- or even not! Participants will meet and interact with some of Eco Adventures' own rescued animals, and learn about their amazing rescue stories! Walle is our alligator that was rescued from the icy waters of Lake Michigan, and our terrapins were discovered taped to the body of an apprehended smuggler! Whoa! These amazing animal stories are living, breathing examples of animal rescues in action, resulting from a myriad of reasons, like poaching to pollution, net entanglement, beaching, irresponsible pet ownership, and many more. It’s all hands-on as you learn how to make a difference with the power of knowledge...and Marine Animal Rescue 911!

 
Marine Animal Rescue!

Don’t make eye contact…Please, please, please, not the spider. They’re all thoughts that might run through your mind as the crowd is searched for brave volunteers. It's Fear Factor! You won't be disappointed with this high energy, excitement packed, hair raising test of wills where guests will compete in a series of challenges and dares to probe their fears and put their determination to the test! Hold a giant spider, wrangle a croc, or eat a bug??…YIKES, they’re all tests that each contestant might face. cockroaches, snakes, and slimy creatures, you never know what it’s going to be. It’s all random, so keep your fingers crossed when you flip over a coconut and find out what challenge awaits you.

Fear Factor

Which animal has the strongest bite?…can climb walls, or virtually disappear, or even can stretch like a rubber band? Spectators beware: are you brave enough to volunteer and let a tarantula crawl up your belly, wrestle a giant snake or a gator? Get all the answers In this fascinating exploration of the super powers of some of natures' most amazing animals. Live animals will be on hand to demonstrate their super powers up close and personal.
NOTE: Super Villains unwelcome at this presentation! Capes are optional

Animal Superpowers

Have you ever wondered why animals are so hard to find in nature? They just seem to have a special skill at hiding from us, and for good reason... it's eat or be eaten! Colors in the wild matter and camouflage is everything in the ultimate game of hide and seek!  Join our expert Camo Specialist as you help us find clues that decipher how each animal uses colors in the wild.  Once you find the clues, you will take a closer look at how certain animals can change color, hide themselves, make themselves known they are dangerous, or are masters of illusion and mimicry! How do they do it? You will get all the answers as you see various live animal examples -- from camo to albino animals to colorful warnings of poison. Find out who is the friend or the foe and how animals are dependent on colors to survive!

Animal Hide & Seek

What animals are wide awake when we are fast asleep? Which creatures go bump in the night? How do nocturnal animals survive in the dark? Learn all this and more in the Creatures of the Night field trip rotation! In this rotation, you will meet and learn about Eco’s very own animals of the night! Students will learn about and interact with various nocturnal animals that call Eco home including our newest animals: the owls!  

Masters of the Night

Nat Geo Book author/TV herpetologist and Owner of ECO

Dr. Brady Barr - Meet and Greet plus Autographs

Meet National Geographic's TV personality and author along with audio video clips, and stories of his world travel adventures and real life encounters with the most dangerous beasts on the planet. 

“I've been coordinating an average of 4 events annually for almost 17 years and Brady is the top in terms of speaker quality. He was engaging, honest, funny and appealed to all ages.” -Noble Foundation

Dr. Brady Barr - Meet & Greet plus Autographs

National Geographic herpetologist: Dr. Brady Barr School Assembly- (100+ children) There is no better way to kick off your reading program than to have National Geographic's TV personality and author come out to your school with audio video clips, and stories of his world travel adventures and real life encounters with the most dangerous beats on the planet. He also bring some of his scaly friends himself. Put some real BITE in your next reading kick off program. Please contact us for more details for National Geographic's Dr. Brady Barr to come out to your school.
“I've been coordinating an average of 4 events annually for almost 17 years and Brady is the top in terms of speaker quality. He was engaging, honest, funny and appealed to all ages.” -Noble Foundation

Dr. Brady Barr Assembly

“Take it from someone on the front lines, a recent visiting teacher from Annapolis Area Christian School, who proclaimed: “The best field trip ever and I have been teaching over 20 years .“ Please move forward and plan a visit on The WILD SIDE, where you can touch, see, and “Experience the Extraordinary” at Eco Adventures!”

“WOW! My son had the opportunity to come through Eco Adventures this morning with his class from Woods Memorial. I am a teacher and absolutely was impressed with the smooth way your team ran their adventure today. The presentations were easy to understand and we knew we were dealing with professionals as soon as our program began, so thank you, on this rainy, rainy day. (and I read the Baltimore Sun article from a while ago and, again, wow-80 countries-your training and hard work to bring this location to life is inspiring)”