Field Trips

Welcome to the the 2025-2026 field trip season at Oxbow!  We look forward to having your school visit.  

Oxbow Meadows offers field trips to all interested schools or other education groups.

• Field trips are correlated to GA, AL, and DODEA standards.
• While on a field trip, students will engage in inquiry, hands-on science.

Fill out the form below to request a field trip:

Field Trip Request Form

For planning, see what days we have open:

Calendar of Availability

Summer Field Trips

If you are looking to schedule a summer field trip in June or July, please use link below:

Summer Field Trips

Field Trip Options and Styles

Choose from the following field trip lengths.

Our most popular is the EcoSTEM Explorations, where students have more hands-on activities and additional standards connections.

Field trips are offered Tuesdays through Fridays during field trip season.

MCSD 3rd & 5th Grade Field Trips

For the 2025-2026 school year, 3rd and 5th grade classes in MCSD are funded through a partnership with Oxbow and MCSD. Transportation is fully covered through MCSD as well.

Can't make it to Oxbow?  Schedule Oxbow in your Classroom!  

Oxbow in Your Classroom

A is for Alligator

Get ready for an adventure in a world of reptiles. Students will explore ways reptiles survive, move and eat.

Nature Makes Sense

Learn how animals move, eat, and defend themselves. Students will use their own senses to investigate how animals use adaptations to survive.

Growing Up WILD!

Students will learn how animals communicate as they hide from prey, warn a predator, or attract a mate before testing their camouflage skills.

Robotic Zoo

In this STEM activity, students will use robotics that emphasize using shapes, colors, and patterns.

Shape of Nature

Explore the many shapes we can find in nature. You may even get to make some of your own animal shapes after observing Oxbow’s animals. 

Wacky Water

Explore the amazing world of water! Students will learn about the importance of water to both animals and plants.

A Fungus Among Us

Observe types of decomposers and the process of decomposition. Students will also learn the role the decomposition plays in an ecosystem. 

Backyard Safari

Through hands-on activities and interactive learning, students will uncover how different species thrive in their environments and the unique characteristics that help them survive.

Nature Journal

Combining nature and literacy, students will experience a new way for creativity and writing. Students will be provided with a simple nature journal and participate in activities along an extended hike. 

Survival by the Numbers

Students will participate in an activity to explore population dynamics. 

Plant Detectives

Explore the mysteries of trees and we learn about what makes a tree and how animals use them for survival. 

Weather or Not!

Learn what makes a cloud and the difference between climate and weather. Students will also explore aspects of water on earth. 

Wonders of the Wetland

Student will explore wetlands to identify animals, plants, and the importance of wetlands to humans. Dip netting not included, available in EcoSTEM Exploration field trip. 

Advanced Herpetology

Students will have a more in-depth focus on herpetology, classification, and biology. Activities will include classification, reptile identification, and mapping habitats. In this field trip, students will interact with additional education animals. 

Insect-igations

Explore the tiny and abundant world of insects as we collect and identify invertebrates. Students will also observe insects role in ecosystems and decomposition. 

Dragonflies in Distress

Students will work in small groups to explore a local water source, collect specimens, and determine water quality. Students will use dip nets and will be outside on the trails. 

Engineering a Prosthetic

Students will explore a career in wildlife rescue as we engineer a prosthetic for injured animals. Afterwards, they will model the various ways that humans interact with ecosystems and wildlife. 

Fur-ensics Mystery 

Students will explore a mystery lab to identify wildlife, habitat factors, and ecosystems. Students will use Tuff-Bot technology to discover the mysteries of habitat requirements. Note: This field trip will not include a hike, but all activities will be held outside. 

Habitat Hunt

Students will explore various habitats searching for clues for what or who should live there. They will also use technology, like a wildlife biologist and search for tagged wildlife for data and analysis. 

Incredible Water Journey

Interactive water cycle exploration where students will learn how water travels through our planet. Students will also learn about how water plays a role in the lives of wildlife. 

Living with Fire

Become a forester as we engineer ecosystems for keystone species. Students will design a device that will model a controlled burn. Students will also learn more about the Gopher Tortoise and its ecoregion. 

Mighty Migration

Explore the incredible journeys of migrating animals, from the soaring flights of birds to the secretive travels of salamanders. Students will delve into the fascinating science of animal migration, uncovering the challenges and wonders of these remarkable voyages.

Terrific Trees

In this extended hike field trip, students will spend time on the trails exploring the structure of trees, the habitats they create, and their importance in the ecosystem. Perfect program for students wanting to extend their time on the hiking trails. 

Water Pollution Solution

Students become engineers tasked with designing and building devices to remove trash from bodies of water. They will also explore a watershed and learn about sources of water pollution. 

Field Trip Season

• Fall: August - December 
• Winter & Spring: January-May
• Groups requestion field trips in June, July, and August should register through Summer Programs

Group Size:

• 120 student maximum for K-12
• 60 student maximum for PreK and headstart
• 10 student minimum for all field trips
• All students must have a signed waiver to participate in a field trip.

Parents & Chaperons:

• We encourage field trips to limit chaperons to 1 parent for every 10 students.  
• All parents are asked to pay the same price as student, price listed on invoice.
• There is no fee for teachers or bus drivers for the field trip. 

Weather:

• All programs take place rain or shine.
• Please have students dress appropriatly for outside weather.

Animal Policy:

• Based on CDC guidelines, Oxbow Meadows does not recommend that children under 5 years of age touch reptiles or amphibians.

Lunch Information:

• NEW!  Lunches will be incorporated into the EcoSTEM Exploration Field Trip and Full Day options. 
• If you select Scales and Trails OR PreK Field Trip, lunch is optional be at the end of the field trip.
• We do not provide lunch or have food available for purchase. If you have questions about having food delivered, please call our main line at 706-507-8550.

Reschedule/Cancel:

• You may reschedule your field trip (if space is available). Field trips must be canceled 2 weeks in advance.
• Field trips cancelled to disctict policy, for example severe weather, we will work with you the reschedule.