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DELTA & BAY:

AWF Delta & Bay Field Trips

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AWF Delta & Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers (DBCC) Field Trips provide fun and exciting nature-based experiences for students in grades pre-K through 12. After browsing through the activity options, submit your Reservation Request Form online and you will be contacted by a Staff Member to confirm your reservation. Our most popular activities are listed, but we will be happy to customize a program regarding special topics requested by a teacher, group timetables, weather, and seasonal variations. Programs will take place rain or shine; we have indoor options that will be used as rainy day alternatives.

Preview program options below before filling out online reservation form located at the bottom of this page:

Double Package Field Trips

(Approximately 4.5 hours – including a half hour for lunch)
$16.00 per child | Two Naturalist-led activities plus a trip through the Discovery Hall and an animal ambassadors presentation

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Insectigtions:
    Observe insects, evidence of insects, and their homes while hiking at the DBCC.
  • Nature Neighbors:
    Learn about animals that live in Alabama and the habitats where they live.
  • Trees Leaves and Seeds:
    Learn all about adaptations, life cycles, and seed dispersal through a variety of activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Build a Nest:
    Learn about bird life, the purpose and different types of bird nests, then work together with your classmates to construct your best nests while looking and listening for birds.
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Fish Art:
    Discuss fish characteristics and learn two different techniques (fish printing and fish rubbing), then create artwork to take home.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Living & Nonliving Things:
    Investigate the characteristics of living and nonliving things in the environment.
  • Mammal Track Stamps & Stencils:
    Use a variety of stamps and stencils to learn about animal tracks and make a card to take home!
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Pollinator Hike: (2nd Grade Only)
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike.
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Trees, Leaves & Seeds:
    Learn all about adaptations, life cycles, and seed dispersal through a variety of activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Alabama State Symbols:
    Explore the plant and animal symbols of Alabama through an interactive hike.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Build a Nest:
    Learn about bird life, the purpose and different types of bird nests, then work together with your classmates to construct your best nests while looking and listening for birds.
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Fish Art:
    Discuss fish characteristics and learn two different techniques (fish printing and fish rubbing), then create artwork to take home.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike. 
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Weather Watchers:
    Explore weather instruments, patterns, clouds, and types of weather events through a variety of games and activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Alabama State Symbols:
    Explore the plant and animal symbols of Alabama through an interactive hike.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Archery I:
    Receive an introduction to proper archery techniques, then decide if your new skills are on target.
  • Archery II:
    Master your newly acquired archery skills with a friendly competition with your classmates. (Must be chosen with Archery I)
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike. 
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Weather Watchers:
    Explore weather instruments, patterns, clouds, and types of weather events through a variety of games and activities.
  • Wildlife Hike:
    Discover animal homes while searching for animal signs and native wildlife on one of our trails.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Archery I:
    Receive an introduction to proper archery techniques, then decide if your new skills are on target.
  • Archery II:
    Master your newly acquired archery skills with a friendly competition with your classmates. (Must be chosen with Archery I)
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Forestry Assessment:
    Students will be introduced to forestry skills and tools while evaluating a forest stand.
  • Habitat Biodiversity Assessment:
    Determine plant biodiversity while surveying two different habitats.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike.
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Wildlife Hike:
    Discover animal homes while searching for animal signs and native wildlife on one of our trails.

Single Package Field Trips

(Approximately 3 hours – including a half hour for lunch)
$12.00 per child | One Naturalist-led activity plus a trip through the Discovery Hall and an animal ambassadors presentation

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Christmas at the ANC (December only):
    Enjoy a sleigh ride, create a holiday craft, go on a nature hike, participate in story time, and take a photo with Santa after telling him about your holiday wishes!
  • Insectigtions:
    Observe insects, evidence of insects, and their homes while hiking at the DBCC.
  • Nature Neighbors:
    Learn about animals that live in Alabama and the habitats where they live.
  • Trees Leaves and Seeds:
    Learn all about adaptations, life cycles, and seed dispersal through a variety of activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Build a Nest:
    Learn about bird life, the purpose and different types of bird nests, then work together with your classmates to construct your best nests while looking and listening for birds.
  • Christmas at the ANC (December only):
    Enjoy a sleigh ride, create a holiday craft, go on a nature hike, participate in story time, and take a photo with Santa after telling him about your holiday wishes!
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Fish Art:
    Discuss fish characteristics and learn two different techniques (fish printing and fish rubbing), then create artwork to take home.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Living & Nonliving Things:
    Investigate the characteristics of living and nonliving things in the environment.
  • Mammal Track Stamps & Stencils:
    Use a variety of stamps and stencils to learn about animal tracks and make a card to take home!
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Pollinator Hike: (2nd Grade Only)
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike.
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Trees, Leaves & Seeds:
    Learn all about adaptations, life cycles, and seed dispersal through a variety of activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Alabama State Symbols:
    Explore the plant and animal symbols of Alabama through an interactive hike.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Build a Nest:
    Learn about bird life, the purpose and different types of bird nests, then work together with your classmates to construct your best nests while looking and listening for birds.
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Fish Art:
    Discuss fish characteristics and learn two different techniques (fish printing and fish rubbing), then create artwork to take home.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike. 
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Weather Watchers:
    Explore weather instruments, patterns, clouds, and types of weather events through a variety of games and activities.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Alabama State Symbols:
    Explore the plant and animal symbols of Alabama through an interactive hike.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Archery I:
    Receive an introduction to proper archery techniques, then decide if your new skills are on target.
  • Archery II:
    Master your newly acquired archery skills with a friendly competition with your classmates. (Must be chosen with Archery I)
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Decomposer Hike:
    Learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem while searching under logs and leaf litter for these creepy crawly critters.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Insect Roundup:
    Collect and identify a variety of insects with insect nets in one of our fields.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike. 
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Weather Watchers:
    Explore weather instruments, patterns, clouds, and types of weather events through a variety of games and activities.
  • Wildlife Hike:
    Discover animal homes while searching for animal signs and native wildlife on one of our trails.

Included with all field trips:
• Animal Ambassadors Presentation: Meet and have the opportunity to touch a variety of our reptiles and amphibians that call the DBCC their home.
• Discovery Hall Exploration: The Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of the wildlife, forests, fish, aquatic resources, outdoor excursion, and natural history of the Mobile Delta & Mobile Bay. Discovery Hall features hands-on learning experiences and information via storyboards and interactive displays that highlight the abundant natural resources and interesting characteristics found in the Delta & Bay.

  • Alabama Habitat Hike:
    Compare a variety of different habitats on the DBCC property and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
  • Animal Behaviors:
    From migration to hibernation, sociality, nocturnal/diurnal animals, and everything in between, we will take a deep dive into a variety of animal actions.
  • Archery I:
    Receive an introduction to proper archery techniques, then decide if your new skills are on target.
  • Archery II:
    Master your newly acquired archery skills with a friendly competition with your classmates. (Must be chosen with Archery I)
  • Binocular Hike:
    Learn how to use binoculars then head out on a hike to observe birds and other animals, their habits, and behaviors.
  • Forest Exploration:
    Explore forest structure and the plants and animals that call this habitat home.
  • Forestry Assessment:
    Students will be introduced to forestry skills and tools while evaluating a forest stand.
  • Habitat Biodiversity Assessment:
    Determine plant biodiversity while surveying two different habitats.
  • Mammal Track Casting (+$1):
    Use a variety of animal track molds to make a cast of your very own mammal footprint to take home. Also, learn fun facts about the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home.
  • Mammals of Alabama:
    Discuss the wide variety of mammals that call Alabama home with hands on exploration of skins and skulls.
  • Microscope Exploration:
    Discover a whole new world when examining a variety of specimens under a microscope.
  • Nature Relationships:
    Take a deep dive into relationships between plants and animals; discuss topics such as keystone species, symbiosis, predator/prey interactions, and food chains/webs.
  • Nature Sleuths:
    Use your detective skills to determine which Alabama animals have left behind clues for you to find.
  • Pollinator Hike:
    Discover the relationships between plant and animal species while exploring pollination concepts through a series of interactive games and a guided plant hike.
  • Reptile & Amphibian Adventure:
    Join us for a hike plus a variety of games and activities all about herpetofauna!
  • Wildlife Hike:
    Discover animal homes while searching for animal signs and native wildlife on one of our trails.

Registration Request Forms Below

Please note that there is a $200 minimum for all Field Trips