Rogers Taps into Your Learners’ Curiosity

  • Science Outings at Rogers Center

    Science leaps off the textbook and into your students’ hands at Rogers Center as we guide their discovery of the natural world.

    Field Trips to Rogers Center are available year round, although most schools visit September-November, and April-June.

    Our goal at Rogers Center is to help you meet New York’s Learning Standards by providing you and your learners with programs that focus on the Science, Engineering, Math and Literacy Practices.

    Using Nature and the outdoors as our classroom, our lessons are cross-curricular: even though we may be focusing on biology or ecology, our programs also help meet the standards for physics, engineering, math and literacy.

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  • Travelling Naturalist

    When you can’t come to us, we can come to you. Whether it’s in your classroom or out on your school’s grounds, we can help open your learners’ eyes to the natural world around them.

    We offer four in-school programs, and can also lead our popular Discover Nature Hike on your campus. This is a wonderful opportunity for learners to discover that nature can be found anywhere - even in the “urban jungle.”

    If there is a program you’d like us to lead, but you don’t see it offered, we can work with you to develop a session that meets the needs of you and your learners.

    The natural world belongs to everyone, and it is our goal to introduce as many people as possible to its wonders.

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Funding

Funding

Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program Connect Kids connects New York school children with nature, outdoor recreation and history by funding transportation costs and program fees. Application process is easy. https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids/grant-program.aspx

Target Store Field Trip Grants Target stores award field trip grants to K-12 schools nationwide. Target funds programs that allow students and teachers to learn in all kinds of settings. We fund field trips that connect students’ classroom curricula to out-of-school experiences. Eligibility: Education professionals who are at least 18 years old and employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school in the United States that maintains a 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1) tax-exempt status are eligible to apply. Grant Amount: $700. https://fieldtripdirectory.com/grants-for-field-trips/transportation/target-field-trip-grants/

ALDI- Smart Kids Program ALDI is a part of the community. Through ALDI Cares Community Grants, we partner with nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on Children’s Health & Wellness and Food Insecurity while supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. Whether your mission is to support children through education, arts, athletics or addressing food insecurity in your local community, we encourage you to apply for support from ALDI Cares Community Grants. https://corporate.aldi.us/fileadmin/fm-dam/Corporate_Responsibility/CR_Updates/Smart_Kids_Applicant_Guide.pdf

Association of American Educator Classroom Grants Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline.Classroom grants are available to all full-time educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from AAE in the past two years. Awards are competitive. AAE members receive additional weight in the scoring rubric. https://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php/classroom-grant-application

Captain Planet Foundation’s mission is to promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate the world through active, hands-on projects designed to improve the environment in their schools and communities. The foundation intends its grants to serve as catalysts for getting environment-based education into schools and inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship. Requests for funding less than $500 will be given preference and occasionally grants of up to $2500 will be considered. Schools and organizations with operating budgets of less than $3 million are eligible to apply. Captain Planet Foundation™ invests in high-quality, solution-based programs that embrace STEM learning and empower youth to become local & global environmental change-makers. https://captainplanetfoundation.org/resources/grants/

National Environmental Education Foundation offers a variety of grants and awards to help organizations engage their local community to improve the environment, increase diversity, and expand their work locally. We routinely highlight individual and group commitment to nature through education and service. Last year, NEEF provided over $700,000 in grants and awards to educational (both formal and informal) and public land partners across the country. To stay on top of our grant programs, make sure to sign up for our email list: https://www.neefusa.org/sign-up

The Honda USA Foundation Environment Award is given to programs that educate youth and communities on how to build a sustainable future through environmental education and conservation initiatives, with an emphasis on water, air and land. Applications may include, but are not limited to, education and conservation programs that restore marine ecosystems, reduce air pollution and safeguard land in its natural form. https://csr.honda.com/longform-content/honda-usa-foundation-funding/

The ING Unsung Heroes Program is a scholarship/grant program for K-12 educators that are utilizing new teaching methods and techniques to improve learning. Educators are welcome to submit an application describing projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Each project is judged on its innovative method, creativity, and ability to positively influence students. Each year, one hundred educators are selected to receive $2,000 each to help fund their innovative class projects. Three recipients are then selected to receive additional top awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000. https://www.aleks.com/k12/grants_popup?_form_=true&parse_request=true&parse_list=40,1&cmscache=parse_list:parse_request

Leave No Trace is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors. Leave No Trace offers a variety of grant and scholarship opportunities for individuals and organizations seeking Leave No Trace educational materials and/or training. There are multiple grants offered, including Connect Grants for Culturally-Diverse Communities, Packing with PEAK grant, Tools for Teaching Fund, and Master Educator Scholarships. These opportunities have varying deadlines throughout the year. Email all grant and scholarship inquiries to grants@LNT.org.

NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants are provided to help improve the academic achievement of students in the US public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area. Any practicing US Teacher, counselor, or education support professional employed by a public school, including public higher education institutions, is eligible to apply for a grant from the Foundation. The NEA Foundation wants to support educators engaging students in project-based and deeper learning to support the development of skills and dispositions contributing to success and fulfillment in a changing world. https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/student-success-grants/