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 this 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.

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

Programs by Rocky Mountain National Park

Amazing Animal Adaptations of Rocky-FREE

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles hosts a diversity of wildlife including 66 types of mammals and over 280 types of birds. Join an education ranger as they introduce five of these animals, noting the differences between their parents...

Ask a Ranger-FREE

Join a Rocky Mountain National Park ranger to learn about the National Park Service and what makes Rocky special. We are happy to answer any questions your students have about the park, including what park rangers do and what Rocky is like. If...

Ecosystem Explorers- FREE

Due to changes in elevation, precipitation, and temperature within Rocky Mountain National Park, the ecosystems found here are extremely diverse. Join an education ranger and become ecosystem explorers on a mission to uncover the biodiversity...

Every Rock Has a Story- FREE

Students will become geologists who learn how to describe and identify rocks by their family-sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students will apply their knowledge to uncover the geologic story of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Habitat Investigators-FREE

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 investigator...

Life on the Edge-FREE

The alpine ecosystem of Rocky Mountain National Park experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Despite this, the alpine is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Rocky. It is a unique yet fragile place that is susceptible to many...

Maps to the Rescue! -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...

Natural Hazards Happening Now!-FREE

Rocky Mountain National Park and its surrounding communities have experienced major flooding events. In this program, students will act as meteorologists and study historic floods using a virtual flood table model. Students will apply their new...

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 have changed how we view Rocky Mountain...

Sense-a-tional Rocky!- FREE

Journey alongside Kaylee the Coyote as she explores Rocky Mountain National Park with her senses and invites YOU to do the same in your own classroom and backyard! This engaging program features interactive games and songs.

Sounds of Rocky- 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. Students will become sound scientists, performing three experiments to uncover...

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 National Park Service sites across the country.

What Rangers Do- FREE

Have you ever wondered what types of rangers it takes to protect the 430 National Park Service 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!

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 explore the causes of wildfire through the...

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:

Art
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Culture
Dance
Language Arts/English
Literacy
Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Professional Development
Reading
Science
Social and Emotional Learning( SEL)
History & Social Studies
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