Let us bring learning to you!
Sylvan Heights offers fun and engaging outreach programs for classrooms, libraries, community groups, and events. Let us bring the learning to you through our outreach programs on a variety of environmental topics including birds and wetlands. Information and pricing for our programs can be found below.
REQUEST A PROGRAMFor additional information, please e-mail education@shwpark.com or call (252) 826-3186.
CLASSROOM OUTREACH
Our classroom outreach programs provide hands-on and grade specific learning opportunities without having to leave your school! Classroom outreach programs are available seasonally August-February. Outreach programs are available Tuesday-Friday and must be booked a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the program date.
Maximum participants: 30
Program Duration: 30-45 minutes
Program Fees: Classroom outreach programs are $125 per program. For locations within a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, there a mileage fee of $1.50 per mile. For locations greater than a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, there a mileage fee of $2.00 per mile.
SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM
Designed just for libraries, these group programs are a great way for families to experience the natural world. Our annual Summer Reading Programs are directly correlated to The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s yearly theme and feature STEM focused programs with live animal presentations. Summer library programs are available June-August. Outreach programs are available Tuesday-Friday and must be booked a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the program date.
Program Duration: 30-45 minutes
Program fee: Library outreach programs are $125 per program. For locations within a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, there a mileage fee of $1.50 per mile. For locations greater than a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, there a mileage fee of $2.00 per mile.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Let Sylvan Heights be a part of your next community function! Our community outreach is perfect for festivals, community groups, special events. Community outreach includes 1-2 live animals (weather permitting), promotional materials, and informative displays.
Community outreach events are available seasonally August-February and are subject to availability. There is a setup fee of $250 for community outreach, plus mileage fees ($1.50/mile within a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park, $2.00/mile for locations outside a 60-mile radius of Sylvan Heights Bird Park).