“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

Here at the Nature Center, we believe that children belong outdoors—in the best classroom of all! Our education programs focus on the involvement of the child through active participation in the learning experience. To learn more about our education programs, click on the appropriate link to the left or contact Jessica Glassock, Education Coordinator, at education [at] cdri [dot] org or 432.364.2499.

School Groups

All lessons for school groups:

• Focus on plants, animals, and geology of  the Chihuahuan Desert region
• Align with TEKS
• Incorporate hands-on activities
• Focus on learning outdoors
• Are fun and educational
• Are adapted for grade and ability

Youth Groups

All types of youth groups are welcome. We’ll work with your scout troop or 4-H group to complete badges or prepare for plant identification competitions. We also welcome youth groups interested in completing service projects.

The Earth Rocks!!!

Proof positive that science is fun! Up to 300 schoolchildren attend The Earth Rocks!!!—our annual celebration of National Earth Science Week.