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May 13, 2008: Second Community Speaker Series event with Byron Almquist, an Outdoor Guide & Wilderness Skills Instructor for Canoe and Trail Adventures.
Community Speaker Series

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Earthkeepers

EarthkeepersTM Program

Earthkeepers Program Overview

3 Day Educational Program

photo of student holding twig
Getting props for the
world famous outdoor
play, "Seasons."

Join an incredible adventure to unlock the wonders of the natural world. EarthkeepersTM is a curriculum-based environmental science program in which students learn basic scientific concepts like energy flow, cycles, interrelationships and change. Students also explore the natural world with the goal of using their knowledge and awareness to make personal commitments for environmental change.

  • ...dig up buried time capsules to reveal the earth's history
  • ...visit E. M.'s Lab ( a nature lover's favorite nook)
  • ...get caught in the web of life
  • ...earn real brass keys that unlock the secrets of the Earthkeeper's program

  • Group Size: up to 50 students + 6 adults (teachers and parents from the school)
  • Grade: 4th
  • Location: Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve - Barataria or T.R.E.E.'s Outdoor Classroom – Northshore
  • Length: 3 Days - Day program or overnight resident camp
  • Program: Highly structured educational program to teach Earth processes using FUN activities
  • Program Completion: Second half of program takes place back at school or at home
  • Cost: contact us for information
  • Availability: Offered to New Orleans area students - from November through February
photo of student looking at log with magnifying glass
Experiencing nature through hands-on exploration.

Earthkeepers is a copyrighted program that was developed by The Institute for Earth Education.

EarthkeepersTM Program


Contact Us

© 2002-2008 Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.)
1504 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-9020 (phone)    504-525-9025 (fax)
tree_talk@yahoo.com

This program is fantastic! My child has used the knowledge he gained there on other science chapters and on the LEAP for the 4th grade. -- Parent of Earthkeeprs Participant