The Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers Columbus students a unique opportunity to explore nature right in their own backyard. One of just a few Audubon centers located within a large metropolis, its urban location demonstrates the adaptivity and resilience of nature. Our education programs invite participants to think about their place within the natural world, and how we can create bird friendly communities for the benefit of birds and people alike.   

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Programs for our youngest learners include a short lesson, story, craft or activity, and outdoor exploration.  Download Preschool Field Trip flyer below for all details.

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

Programs for school-aged children are a supportive extension of the learning already taking place in your classroom.  Choose from four themes and our educators will work with you to create an engaging experience.  Download Education Programs sheet below for all details.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Whether you are looking for a filed trip for your college student group or an environmental lesson for your work team, we have you covered. Our adult talks and programs are a great fit for garden club workshops, adult learning groups, lunch and learn programs, and much more! Topics include birding, bird migration, and native plants. Download Education Programs sheet below for all details.

YEAR-LONG CONSERVATION CLASSROOM SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Conservation Classroom is our longest running education program and one of the main reasons our center was first founded! Before the Grange Insurance Audubon Center was even opened, students carried out conservation projects and bird studies on Whittier Peninsula. Now 15 years later Conservation Classroom is still going strong! This year-long nature-based STEAM field trip expereince offers classrooms the oppurtunity to visit GIAC two or three times throughout the school year for continual environmental education. Conservation Classroom meets Ohio state science standard 4.LS.1. Please contact Community Engagement Coordinator Anne Scott for more information about 2025-2026 school year partnerships.  

NATURE EDUCATION AT HOME

Looking for resources to help teach your child about the environment at home? Audubon for Kids is an online space available in English and Spanish that provides fun projects including nature activities, games, quizzes, and more. For English, visit "Audubon for Kids." For Spanish, visit: "Audubon Para Ninos."

PLEASE REVIEW FLYERS BELOW BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR EMAIL INQUIRY TO giacfieldtrips@gmail.com and be sure to include three date options, age range of participants, anticipated attendance, and choice of theme/program topic.