Nature Program FAQs
Bring natural Florida indoors through Sensing Nature's interactive indoor nature programs filled with beautiful photos, hands-on biofacts and thought provoking discussions.
Whether you are with a school, conference hotel or environmental education center, have fun with Sensing Nature while learning about Florida wildlife, ecosystems and conservation.
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How are Sensing Nature's Programs Different?
Our programs are conducted by professionals who provide research-proven science while including hands-on props and activities that are both fun and interesting. We encourage interactive discussions and expand our audiences' understanding about science. Keeping our nature programs enjoyable yet educational, interpretative and engaging is very important to us. |
Do We Bring Live Animals as Props?
No, we do not bring live animals to programs. Our educational props include biofacts permitted through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, replica models, fossils and other interesting hands-on learning items.
Who Teaches Our Programs?
Sensing Nature's staff has a breadth of environmental education and experience, including professional biologists, certified UF Florida Master Naturalists and Instructors, National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretative Guides, park naturalists and certified teachers. Our educators share research-proven information through enjoyable presentations and activities keeping environmental ethics and conservation at the forefront of every discussion. All of our educators are COVID vaccinated.
Typical Program Length?
Our most popular requests from schools, non-profit organizations, nature centers and conference groups are for programs 45 minutes to 1 hour, but we also provide half-day, all day and multiple day environmental education opportunities.
What are Audience Ages?
Sensing Nature conducts interactive indoor programs for youths starting at 4 years of age through senior citizens. We also can adapt most of our programs for families.
Audience Size?
We gladly teach small audiences of 10 people up to large audiences of over 100 people. We will also give multiple presentations one after another.
Pricing?
Submit a program request and we will provide pricing information specific to your program needs.
Time & Date Availability?
We provide programs 7 days a week, daytime and evening.
Are There Any Programs with Take-home Gifts/Souvenirs?
Try one of our Specialty Programs, which includes our educational presentation, a hands-on activity and a take home program-related gift!
