youth education
Traveling Naturalists
In-School Programs
Invite an Imago educator to take your class on an outdoor exploration of the school’s campus. Each Traveling Naturalist visit is a hands-on, standards-aligned exploration that is informed by Imago’s 25 year history of taking young people outside.
The offerings below are just some of our program areas. When you contact us we’ll ask you about your grade, your interests, and the outdoor possibilities at your school. We’ll custom design a set of Traveling Naturalists explorations for your group!
Afterschool
Imago offers afterschool series at school sites on a limited basis. Contact us if you’re interested in learning more.
Check out some of our Traveling Naturalist Programs
Land Art
Students will learn about different cultures and artists that use nature as art, and then students will use natural materials to design beautiful pieces that will live on the school’s […]
Journaling and Observation
This series teaches students about the importance of careful observation in noticing and studying nature. Students will learn how to bring their observations to life with drawings and writings in […]
Bird Watching
This is a classic nature exploration. Students will learn about birds commonly found in our area and then head outside to look and listen and count bird neighbors.
Plant Anatomy Basic
This lesson is great if you’re looking for an overview of plant parts. We’ll Build a Tree while we learn the role of each of the plant parts. Then we’ll […]
Plant Anatomy: Seeds and Flowers
A more in-depth lesson on plant anatomy with an emphasis on flowers and seeds. Students will dissect flowers to learn the basic flower parts while also playing games about pollinators […]
Plant Anatomy: Leaves, Roots and Shoots
This lesson focuses on learning about plant leaves, photosynthesis, and the role of roots and stems in carrying nutrients and water.
Trees and Tree ID
Give students the ability to identify every tree in the schoolyard with a simple key. Students will learn the basic charaacteristics that can help us identify trees and then practice […]
Weather Study and Season Compare
Students learn to use weather tools such as thermometers, anemometers and barometers to observe the weather and then use those observations to create a weather report.
Rocks and Rock Cycle
Students will touch and feel the basic types of rock and then act out the rock cycle to learn how each of those types are formed.
Water Cycle
Water can take many forms. Students will act like water as they precipitate, collect, transpire and more!