Education

Cuyahoga Valley: Your Outdoor Classroom

A crooked river, layers of ledges, waterfalls, centuries-old forests, and more wonders are waiting at Cuyahoga Valley National Park for you and your students to explore. Whether you are able to visit in person or not, there are many ways to experience the park as your classroom.

 
Students peer over the railing of a bridge at a stream below as a ranger gestures toward the water
Day Field Trips

Students explore a variety of topics through Day Programs in the national park.

Students and two uniformed rangers stand outside wearing blue gloves and looking down at a graph.
Overnight Field Trips

Students experience immersive, place-based learning in the national park during stays lasting 2–3 days.

Uniformed ranger stands in front of a video camera in water near the edge of a river.
Distance Learning

Invite a ranger to virtually visit with students during a free distance learning program.

A group of educators stands inside the Everett Covered Bridge, listening to a ranger
Professional Development

The Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center offers unique learning opportunities for teachers and other educators.

A ranger and several adults investigate a bowl of their findings from a nearby stream.
Curriculum Materials

The national park offers a variety of curriculum-based programs and materials to enhance students' classroom learning.

Last updated: February 18, 2025

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Mailing Address:

15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

Phone:

440 717-3890

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