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The Nature Center offers free guided programs for school, youth, and adult groups. For Youth Programs:Group size is limited to no more than 60 kids and no less than 8 kids. Schools may have up to 3 classes visit at one time (class \u2248 25 kids plus chaperones). No more than one class at a time in the Visitor Center.\u00a0For Adult Programs:We can accommodate no more than 60 people and no less than 8 people. If your group is larger than 25, we will split you into smaller groups.\u00a0 Our current guided programs: Pond Exploration:\u00a0This program offers learners of all ages a hands-on opportunity to explore pond ecosystems by observing and identifying macroinvertebrates like dragonfly larvae and aquatic beetles using nets, trays, and microscopes at the Discovery Pond.\u00a0 Bosque Exploration:\u00a0This program focuses on bosque ecology and desert adaptations. In this program, we hike through the bosque to the Rio Grande, along the way highlighting plants, animals, and important history crucial to understanding the bosque ecosystem.\u00a0 If you do not wish to have a guided program, we also encourage self-guided group visits. If you are interested in bringing a group for a self-guided field trip, please fill out the form and check Self-Guided. Requests for group visits for children must be received at least four weeks in advance of the requested date. One form is needed for each visit. Complete the form below and submit it via email. You will receive an email confirmation within a week of submitting your request. Click Here for Field Trip\/Group Request Form for YouthClick Here for Field Trip\/Group Request Form for Adults<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1006","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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