Field Trips
That Bring Nature to Life
Rugged Research field trips help students connect with the natural world through hands-on exploration, science, and play. Whether we visit your school or meet your class at a local park, every program turns the outdoors into a living classroom where curiosity leads the way.
How It Works
Rugged Research field trips are flexible, engaging, and built for discovery.
We can come directly to your school for an on-site program in your classroom or schoolyard or meet your group at a nearby park, open space, or nature area for a full outdoor adventure.
Each field trip blends scientific investigation with creativity, teamwork, and wonder. Students observe, test, draw, and explore — learning about ecosystems, wildlife, and the connections that sustain life on Earth.
In-School Field Trips
We Bring the Wild to your School
Popular Themes
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Insect Detectives
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Bird’s the Word
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The Art of Living Together
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Animal Adaptations
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Secret Life of Trees
Our in-school field trips bring the wonder of nature right to your students - no travel needed!
Rugged Research instructors lead interactive, hands-on lessons designed to spark curiosity and discovery.
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We set up engaging science-based experiences in your classroom, gym, or schoolyard - anywhere students can explore, observe, and learn through play.
Whether it’s identifying animal tracks, studying bugs up close, or exploring the hidden ecosystems right outside your door, each visit turns familiar places into spaces for adventure and learning.
Why Teachers Love It
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45–60 minute programs
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Flexible for indoor or outdoor spaces
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Hands-on learning and games that keep kids engaged
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Easy to host — we come to you - no buses needed!
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Aligned with science standards
Out of School Field Trips
Where Adventure Meets Discovery
When classrooms step outside, learning comes alive. Rugged Research out-of-school field trips take students into local parks, forests, rivers, and open spaces for hands-on exploration and ecological discovery.
Whether it’s a short hike through a nearby nature trail or a full-day adventure in a regional park, every trip is designed to spark curiosity, teamwork, and awe for the living world.
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Each experience is built around local ecosystems, helping students see the science that’s all around them - from soil and water to wildlife and weather. With every step outdoors, curiosity deepens and connection grows, turning nature into the most unforgettable classroom of all.
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Along the way, students discover that science isn’t just something you learn - it’s something you live. Through field games, shared discoveries, and moments of wonder in nature, they begin to see themselves as explorers of the world around them.
What To Expect:
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Interactive & Active: Students hike, observe, collect data, and play nature-based games that connect science with real-world ecosystems.
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Led by Expert Instructors: Our trained educators and naturalists guide each group with a mix of storytelling, inquiry, and field science.
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Aligned with Learning Standards: Every trip reinforces classroom topics like habitats, adaptation, food webs, and local biodiversity.
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Flexible & Local: We partner with teachers to choose nearby open spaces, city parks, or trails that fit your schedule and students’ needs.
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Memorable Experiences: From spotting wildlife to conducting mini-experiments in the field, students leave with lasting wonder — and muddy boots.
