Field Trips

Science and nature youth education programs.

Now Booking Group Visits to Headwaters!

Bring your homeschool, school group, or scout troop on a field trip to Headwaters! Inspire your students to a lifelong practice of enjoying, protecting and stewarding cultural and ecological resources by connecting them to nature right here in New Braunfels.

Email info@headwatersatthecomal.org

Have questions?

Contact Headwaters at the Comal Program Staff

830-608-8937 
info@headwatersatthecomal.org

Programs are primarily held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, staff will move programs inside when possible, or cancel/reschedule if necessary. Program staff will contact you within 90 minutes of program start time in the event of a weather-related cancellation.

Explore

Students explore native plants and habitats in our restored Blackland Prairies, riparian areas next to the Comal Springs and river, and rain water ponds on an educator-led nature hike.

Hands-on Experiences

Students engage in age appropriate hands-on field experiences like water testing, macro invertebrate observations, and experimenting with watershed and stream table models, or a nature book storytime for younger students.

Science Journal

Older students will have a science journal to document their work and take home to continue their learning in nature.

Support Classroom Learning

Your field trip can include service learning opportunities, art projects, and/or science activities to support classroom learning and TEKS.

COST

Student: $5
Teachers (1 per 10 students): Free
Additional Chaperones: $5

School Discounts
Discounts available for Title 1 schools ($3 / Student)

LARGE GROUPS

We can accommodate up to 50 students and are happy to accommodate larger groups over multiple days.