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Field Trips

To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness Day.  CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

Waterworks Museum

Waterworks Museum offers interactive learning tours and exhibits that cover a wide range of subjects, including the Properties of Water, the environmental impact of erosion and weathering.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Louisville
TEL - 502-897-1481

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is a center for the growth and display of hundreds of outstanding plant selections, trees and gardens.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Owensboro
TEL - 270-993-1234

World Peace Bell and Exhibit Center

The World Peace Bell is the world’s largest free swinging bell.  It has a powerful, deep resonant tone that is truly a majestic symbol of freedom and peace.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trip, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Newport
TEL - 859-655-7700

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is a 33-acre public botanical garden & horticulture research center with magnificent garden displays & educational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Crestwood
Louisville
TEL - 502-241-4788
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