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Park Ranger - Outdoor Programs

Columbia’s Park Rangers have three primary areas of responsibility; maintenance, public safety and park protection, and interpretive programming. Each one of these responsibilities encourages the proper use of city parks through education.

The purpose of the Park Rangers outdoor environmental programs is to connect students to the natural world to foster an appreciation of the natural sciences.

Our Park Rangers provide programs that are inquiry based and designed to meet South Carolina Science Standards. Our program includes an outdoor classroom, interactive hands-on lessons and a guided nature walk.

For more information contact Jay Robinson at jerobinson@columbiasc.net to reserve your field trip.

Grade Specific Programs

Kindergarten: Organisms!

First Grade: The Life Cycle of Plants

Second Grade: Animals and their Habitats

Third Grade: The "Dirt" on Soil 

Fourth Grade: Effects of Life on the Environment

Fifth Grade: The Living System

Sixth Grade: Ecology 

Seventh Grade: Interactions of Organisms

Eighth-Twelfth Grades: Biodiversity of Life on Earth (Emphasis on Freshwater Fish)

We also offer Wetland Ecology and Ornithology programs for all ages/grades. Programs are facilitated at Riverfront Park and Historic Canal, Granby Park and Southeast Park. 

Teachers must remain with the class. Additional chaperones are welcome. Arrangements can be made for schools bringing more than fifty students. Programs last from one hour to an hour and a half depending on the age of the group. All programs can be customized. 

Reservations must be made in advance.