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To schedule school tours, call Springs Preserve Education at (702) 822-7744. Tours are offered Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. School tours are free. Guided tours are limited to 70 students. There should be one chaperone or teacher for every five students. Additional chaperones pay $15 admission.

Tours are broken down into themes that represent the Springs Preserve's mission. Below is a listing of the themes for the upcoming year and the months they are offered. Information on each theme will be added soon.

Tour Theme Months Offered
Water September, October and November
Archaeology December, January and February
Animals March, April and May
Sustainable Practices June, July and August

Sky to Sink
Experience an exciting adventure along the Colorado River to discover where our water comes from.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - What is Water?
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Visualizing the Water Cycle
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Water Filtration
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - What is Ground Water?


Trash to Treasure
Trash becomes treasure as students explore what we can learn about people through the things they leave behind.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Paiutes of Southern Nevada
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Paiute Brochure
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One and Two - Exhibit Ideas and Group Activities


Desert Clues
Follow the clues to learn about our desert animals.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Desert Adaptations - Match Game
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Animal Poetry
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - The Effects of Development on the Ecosystem
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - The Great Debate: Held in Captivity or Out in the Wild?


Keep it Simple!
Discover ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Greening Your Lunchroom
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Cracking the Code
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Now that You Know
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - Green Day

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