Rocky Mountain National Park

a CILC Content Provider

Rocky Mountain National Park is a special place that receives over 4.6 million visitors per year. However, not everyone has the opportunity to visit; therefore, Rocky Mountain National Park's Education Rangers bring a new way to connect students across the country (and the world!) to Rocky- via virtual programs! Virtual programs are a fresh, fun, and an interactive take on the traditional classroom setting. Through these medium, Rocky rangers encourage students to get up and move while they learn, collaborate with their peers, and explore their National Park together. We look forward to expanding the reach of these programs to inspire students, our future park stewards.

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

Programs by Rocky Mountain National Park

Alpine Nitrogen Deposition - FREE

Over the past two decades scientists in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) have observed a significant increase in atmospheric nitrogen deposition, which has affected ecosystem processes at the watershed scale and has impacted the economy and...

Amazing Animal Adaptations of Rocky-FREE

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles holds a diversity of wildlife including 66 species of mammals and over 280 species of birds. Spring is a rewarding time to observe some of these animals and their offspring as the area begins to...

Climb to Safety! Modeling Historic Floods in Rocky- FREE

Rocky Mountain National Park and its surrounding communities have experienced major flooding events! In this program, students learn about the multiple causes and effects of real floods by watching hands-on simulations and video clips.

Every Rock Has a Story- FREE

Students will become geologists that learn how to observe the land to understand what processes are acting upon it and to describe and identify rocks by their family-sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.Using these geologist skills, they will...

Flames of Change- Understanding Wildfire Behavior - FREE

Join a ranger to discover wildfire’s role in nature and to engage in a fun, interactive activity that dives deep into what influences wildfire behavior- topography, weather, and fuel. Participants will learn what causes wildfires to grow and how...

Maps to the Rescue! Using Maps in Rocky Mountain National Park-FREE

Maps are important tools that help us understand the world we live in and help us communicate important information about the past and present. During this program, students will discover the importance of maps for visitors and rangers in Rocky...

Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Explorers- FREE

From snow capped peaks to flower filled meadows, Rocky Mountain National Park offers ample opportunity to explore four diverse ecosystems. Join an education ranger and become explorers on a mission to uncover the biodiversity found in each ecosystem!

Rocky Mountain Habitat Investigators

Forest, tundra, wetland- oh my! Ever wonder what makes these habitats so unique? Go on a Ranger led exploration through these 3 different habitats to uncover the plants and animals that live there. AND create your very own "habitat field log...

Rocky Through Time- FREE

What is the essence of a place? Is it what we can see? What we can hear? Is it solely about that place or also how a place makes us feel? Explore these topics with a ranger and discover if cumulative changes in wildlife, wildfires and visitation...

Sense-a-tional Rocky!- FREE

Journey alongside Kaylee & Casey Coyotes and Ranger Cinda as they explore their senses in Rocky Mountain National Park and invite YOU to do the same in your own backyard! This engaging program is designed for Pre-K through 1st grade students...

Sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park- FREE

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles hold an expansive library of sounds- from rushing waterfalls in the spring to the sounds of elk bugling in the fall. But how are those sounds created and how do they get to our ears?Join a Ranger to...

What are National Parks?- FREE

What is a National Park and what were they created to protect? Meet with a ranger to investigate the meaning behind each symbol within the National Park Service emblem and explore various NPS sites across the country.

Who Works in the National Parks?- FREE

Have you ever wondered what types of rangers it takes to protect the over 400 sites across the country? Join an education ranger as they explore these roles throughout the park service and see examples of these rangers at Rocky!

Type of Organization

Government Agency

Contact

Virtual Programs Coordinator rmnpeducationranger@gmail.com
1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park CO 80517
970-586-1396
United States

www.nps.gov/romo

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Rocky Mountain National Park cover:

Career Education
Culture
Language Arts/English
Literacy
Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Professional Development
Reading
Sciences
Social and Emotional Learning( SEL)
Social Studies/History
STEM
Music
Writing

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

"The ranger was amazing! I loved the interactive activities and engaging graphics that captivated my students the whole program."- 3rd grade teacher, Omaha, NE

"Our bilingual program allowed students to learn about Rocky Mountain National Park’s ecosystems while practicing using their English language skills."- 6th grade teacher, Naucalpan, Mexico

"I would highly recommend this program! The content was perfectly aligned to our education standards and curriculum. We have already signed up for another program."- 1st grade teacher, New York City, NY