FRIENDS works hard to provide meaningful and engaging content that supports the Bahamian school curriculum. While much of our programs are geared towards science, the information has relevance and application to other topics such as math, English language, creative writing, and geography. We encourage teachers to reach out to FRIENDS as a resource, and we'd be happy to visit your classroom or take you and your students on a field trip in Abaco's environment. Scroll down for more information on the programs that we are offering currently. *Please note that offerings are limited based on COVID-19 restrictions. Virtual opportunities are available!
Make an appointment with our education staff to visit your classroom. We offer an array of topics and can do special subjects on request. See below for more.
Guided field trips to Abaco's amazing ecosystems! Coordinate a field trip to complement your classroom discussions.
Overnight and multi-day trips incorporating fun field trips, educational activities, and a stay at the Kenyon Research Centre in Marsh Harbour.
Presentations are offered, but not limited to these topics:
-All about Abaco's Ecosystems
-Conservation and the "5 R's" / Pollution
-Pine Forests & Blue Holes
-Sandy Beaches & Rocky Shores
- **NEW** WASH & DRY (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and
Disaster Recovery). Learn more
Field trips are offered, but not limited to these topics:
-Beach cleanups (ongoing)
-Blue hole Expedition (seasonal)
-Coral Reef Snorkeling (seasonal)
-Mangrove Exploration (ongoing)
-Pine Forests (ongoing)
-Water catchment site (ongoing)
Stay tuned for our solar energy / sustainability field trips to come in the future!
Don't see a presentation or field trip of interest listed? Ask us about it!
Education Officer Lyndeisha Curry brings a touch tank of invertebrates from a mangrove wetland to students at Forest Heights Academy as part of our Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves project.