SCHOOL IN THE PARK

School in the Park, a program of the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon School District and the Municipality, began in 1984 and we are pleased to continue this tradition.

It is an interactive nature discovery program for Mt. Lebanon’s 3rd grade students held each spring in Bird Park. The program’s activities support the school district’s third grade science curriculum and provide an opportunity for students to learn about native plants and animals in their woodland habitats and their connections among all living things.

During their visit to the park, students investigate the Field Edge, Forest and Stream habitats, and learn about adaptations of Birds and Invertebrates. School in the Park is staffed entirely by volunteer instructors from the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy, the community, and high school students.  Most of these high school volunteers are graduates of the School in the Park Program themselves!

We are fortunate to have beautiful, natural park environments in our community. School in the Park helps encourage students to Protect, Respect, and Enjoy them. If you would like to be involved in teaching School in the Park, please contact us at lebonature.sip@gmail.com.

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information for volunteer instructors

Here you will find all the information you need to sign up to be a volunteer, start obtaining your clearances and find information on what you’ll be instructing.

information for high school students

Here is instructional information for what you’ll need to know when you volunteer with School in the Park.