Outdoor Education
Standards-based learning opportunities abound at New Mexico State Parks. Since 2007, the State Parks Outdoor Classroom Program has
provided meaningful, hands-on experiences for over 119,000 students statewide. With 35 outdoor classrooms across the state, and many cultural and natural resources, State Parks provide a safe, friendly environment for outdoor learning that ties to classroom study.
Like these students visiting the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park in Albuquerque, your students can spend time in fresh air and sunshine reconnecting with their natural and cultural heritage.
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The Kids 'n ParksTransportation Grant ProgramThe cost of field trip transportation is often a deal-breaker for teachers. For more information, email or call Christy Tafoya, |
Education GuidesState Parks provide a variety of standards-based guides, tied to many benchmarks. Teacher trainings are available for some of the guides, such as the Bosque Education Guide teacher training depicted here. Downloadable Education Guides for State Parks include:
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