Green River Preserve’s School of Environmental Education (SEE), offers 3 to 5-day residential outdoor education programs for both public and private schools. Our curriculum is designed for rising 5th grade through middle school and is easily adaptable for older students. Participants spend their days exploring the preserve’s waterfalls, caves, and mountain overlooks in small field groups of 10-12 students. SEE programs are available in the fall and spring. We can serve up to 120 participants each week.
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Please visit our Summer Saftey page for our specific plan and guidelines for all program.
Length | Students | Adults |
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3 day program | $250 | $125 |
4 day program | $300 | $155 |
5 day program | $350 | $175 |
Dates Available | School Served |
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September 6 - September 9 | Open |
September 12 - September 16 | Ashley Hall, space for 1 school |
September 19 - September 23 | St. Pius X, space for 1 school |
September 26 - September 30 | Hickory Day School, Spartanburg Day School, space for 1 school |
October 3 - October 7 | East Cooper Montessori Charter School |
Dates Available | School Served |
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April 24 - April 28 | Our Lady of Grace, space for 2 schools |
May 2 - May 5 | Open |
May 8 - May 12 | Holy Name of Jesus, Space for 1 school |
May 16 - May 19 | The Cooper School, The Lexington School |
Feel free to inquire about specific date possibilities or dates later in October. Please call for more information. 828.698.8828
SEE focuses on three basic themes: cultural heritage, ecological respect, and stewardship. We explore these themes through an inquiry-based learning approach. We believe understanding the interconnectedness between humans and nature among these themes brings respect and knowledge for one’s self, each other, and all living things.
During the visit, students and teachers are exposed to a multitude of Southern Blue Ridge Mountains aspects while hiking the preserve with our naturalists in the morning and afternoon. Topics may include but are not limited to the diverse Appalachian ecosystem, primitive arts and crafts, and mountain culture. The integration of the interdisciplinary unit with GRP’s hands-on field trip experience gives students a profound understanding of the three basic themes: cultural heritage, ecological respect, and stewardship.
Green River Preserve’s 3,400 acres offers the perfect learning, exploration environment for all ages. Rich in ecological and cultural history, the stories from this land will bond you to a larger community of learners, those from centuries past. Participants may spend the day climbing to one of our waterfalls, spelunking in an old Cave, discovering rare pitcher plants in a bog, or looking out over the green river valley at one of our bald outlooks.
If you are interested in participating in the School of Environmental Education, please download, read, and fill out the following forms:
Please contact for more information.