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Learn MoreSchool Field Trips
The Riparian Preserve offers field trip programs for students of all ages. Explore scientific concepts in a natural outdoor setting. Field trip content has been designed to correlate to the current Arizona State Standards in an interactive and engaging format.
Field Trips must be reserved a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the requested date, up to six months in advance.
Structure and Fees
For all Field Trip programs students rotate through the selected activities. Riparian Preserve staff facilitate the activities. 3 Topic or 5 Topic programs are available depending on the number of students or preferred time slot. All activities take place outdoors and include a Ramada rental for the duration of the program.
Schedule and Pricing
Field trips are available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from October to April.
Type of Program | Duration | Cost | Minimum Participants |
Maximum Participants |
3 Topic | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $3 per student | 25 students (or $75) | 60 students |
5 Topic | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM | $6 per student | 30 students (or $200) | 120 students |
Off-Site 3 Topic | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $6 per student | 20 students (or $120) | 60 students |
Pre-school | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | $5 per student | 10 students (or $50) | 30 students |
Topics for Pre-School Field Trip (ages 2-5)
90 minute Preschool Program
Two programs are available for preschool field trips.
Topics for Grades K-12 Field Trip
Choose any three or five of the following to create a unique experience at the Riparian Preserve that best fits your curricular needs. Material will be tailored appropriately for age group.
*A version of this programs can be included in an off-site program.
Off-Site Program
Bring the Riparian Preserve to your classroom!
Any topic with an asterisk above may be selected for an off-site program. Riparian Staff will bring the materials to your site and facilitate a series of rotations through the selected content.
*A version of this program can be included in an off-site program. Choose from the list above.