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STEM-Focused Outdoor Field Trips
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Myakka MysteriesUnravel the mysterious ways through which time, water and fire have shaped one of the oldest and largest state parks in Florida.
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Water's JourneyThis multi-day edventure brings you up-close and personal with nature! Snorkel with manatees, explore the Myakka Lake by canoe, spelunk through Florida caves, collect and analyze water quality from different sources, and more!Book Now >
Coastal ConnectionsVenture to the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, kayak through a mangrove system, snorkel through a seagrass community, dissect a spiny dogfish shark, gather real data, and become a citizen scientist!Book Now >
Physics in ActionExplore the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit and experience the technology behind man's attempt to overcome gravity and atmospheric challenges. Use interactive displays to land on the moon and dock a space shuttle at the International Space Station.Book Now >
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We stress STEM curriculum in everything we do
Science
From observing the water cycle to data collection, we weave science into everything we do.
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Engineering
Our Edventures key in on engineering concepts in order to help our students learn.
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Math
Through our Citizen Scientist Program, students can experience the importance of math first-hand.
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What's happening at Nature's Academy?
Sponsor Spotlight: Environmental Protection Agency:
This year, our STEM Literacy Project celebrated 10 years of increasing STEM literacy and fostering environmental stewardship for local fifth graders. Nature’s Academy would not have reached this milestone without the investment of our generous financial partners. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the program $97,000 to further its mission and reach more […]
Read MoreIntroducing our Newest Flock Member!
Our Nature’s Academy Flock is growing, and we are excited to announce an update to our staff. Join us in welcoming our newest member, Sarah Sheffer! Originally from the upper peninsula of Michigan, Sarah has been escaping frigid Midwest winters since 2015. She received an Associate’s in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2011. While […]
Read MoreFlorida Feature: The Million-Dollar Mangrove Megalops Migration
Summertime is the beach’s busy season for humans and a fish known as the “silver king.” Adult Megalops atlanticus, the scientific name for Atlantic tarpon, gather in Florida’s shallow waters each summer. These predatory animals feed on other fish like mullet in addition to invertebrates like crab and shrimp. Their signature under bite allows their […]
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