Environmental Education on
Kingman and Heritage Islands
For Schools
Kingman and Heritage Islands are a great space for your students to get outside and learn about the natural habitats in DC’s urban environment. Several local nonprofit organizations provide field trip experiences for local students on Kingman and Heritage Islands.
If you’re a teacher or school administrator looking to bring your students to the Islands, contact DOEE at kingmanisland@dc.gov or reach out directly to a local organization below to learn more about current offerings.
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
Living Classrooms uses local green spaces to engage children and youth in thoughtful and experiential lessons in conservation, watershed science, climate change, and ecology.
Program Offerings for Pre-K-12th graders
2-hour field trip: $200 (up to 40 students)
3-hour field trip: $300 (up to 40 students)
4-hour field trip: $400 (up to 40 students)
Buses or other transportation must be organized by the school.
Urban Adventure Squad creates and leads outdoor learning experiences that connect students to nature using cross-curricular, standards-aligned activities relating to science, history, math, art, engineering, and writing.
Program Offerings for Pre-K-12th graders
Prices and planning vary based on the location, size, and learning goals of each program.
Email: Christy Brock (Director of Programming) at cbrock@urbanadventuresquad.org
For Environmental Education Providers
Are you an organization that offers environmental education programming? Fill out the form below or email kingmanisland@dc.gov to learn more about the requirements for leading programming on the Islands.
Other Environmental Education Resources
Kingman and Heritage Islands Self-Guided Habitat Tour: Check out this self-paced audio tour to learn about the habitats on Kingman and Heritage Islands, plus historical context, climate information, and more.
Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC): Book free education programs Pre-K through 12th grade or professional development teacher trainings. The center exhibits a variety of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates found in the District and the Chesapeake Bay. Reach out to the AREC team here or at doee.arec@dc.gov to learn more.
DC Outdoor Learning Map: Explore this resource created by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to learn about the outdoor learning and environmental education experiences in public and public charter schools in the District.
Find more information about DOEE’s other environmental education programs here.