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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


Water Water Everywhere
Students explore the ins and outs of the different elements of the water cycle.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - How much water?
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Five Senses Exploration of Water
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Saving Water at Home
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - Water Cycle Bracelets


Dig It
Students learn how careful observation and excavation can unearth all sorts of exciting buried treasures.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Clay Sculptures
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Native American Jewelry
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Native American Clothing: Fringed Vests
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - Poetry: The Desert is Theirs


Animal Adaptations
Learn the survival techniques of our desert animals.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Animal Sort
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Animal Powers
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Look and Listen
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - Animal Poetry


Go Green
Students will learn simple ways to help protect their environment by exploring the ins and outs of the Springs Preserve.
Approximate length: 2 hours

Teacher Materials
Adobe ReaderNevada State Standards
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity One - Green Art
Adobe ReaderPre-Visit Activity Two - Second Chances
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity One - Now What?
Adobe ReaderPost-Visit Activity Two - Eco Home

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