Educational Programming
As its name indicates, the focus of FBCEC is conservation education. Educational opportunities are offered to a variety of groups and in several different ways. Teacher in-service trainings are regularly offered. Teachers are also invited to bring students of any age. Scouts, 4-H and other groups may hold classes, camp out, hike, or work on conservation projects. Family nights feature conservation/education activities for parents and children to share. While priority is given to school groups, the facility is also available as a meeting place for conservation and/or outdoor education groups.
Groups may bring their own lessons or use those from FBCEC curriculum which provides lessons from six different learning tracks. These tracks and lessons are described in the FBCEC Educators' Handbook. The handbook also contains information for scheduling a field trip to the center. Partner curriculum like Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, T.O.T.E., etc. is also available. We provide equipment, supplies and a great location for outdoor and conservation learning. If you have questions or special programming needs, call Marilyn Doran at (870)449-3484 or send an email.
FBCEC Educators' Handbook
Correlation to Arkansas Department of Education Frameworks
Click here to find out about Educator Training classes that are currently scheduled at different locations around the state.