Native Plants, Animals, People and Skies Reimagined: A Natural History Immersion Experience along the Colorado River
Program Details
DESCRIPTION:
Immerse yourself for 3 days in the wild and secluded beauty of Western Colorado and Eastern Utah as you float the Ruby Horsethief Canyon section of the Colorado River accompanied by a teacher-trainer and naturalist from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Explore the interactions that occur every day in nature. See how human activity, past and present, has continuously impacted these native interactions. Hear stories of resilience and survival from our indigenous plants, animals and people who have survived invaders. Visit the world’s second largest concentration of arches as you hike through Rattlesnake Canyon and learn the geologic history of that unique landscape.
Use your experience to:
- Connect your students to their environment in a way that creates an “essential nature literacy” that promotes both cognitive development and responsible citizenship.
- Gain important introductory background knowledge about topics in your science and social studies curricula including resource management, ecology, geology, western history and astronomy.
Family Members & Friends Welcome (must be 12 years old)
For K-12 educators
Registration Information
COST AND CREDIT:
COST: $525
Price Includes: canoes, guides and safety equipment, meals and beverages on the river, materials and university credit
OPTIONAL CREDIT: 2.0 graduate level re-licensure credits (included in price of the course)
PAYMENT:
All programs require payment at time of registration. All sales are final unless the Museum cancels the event.
Thinking about taking this canoe trip? Here are some frequently-asked questions
https://www.centennialcanoe.com/first-timers-faq
For more information, please contact our team at [email protected].