Adult Centers
Independent Living Through Memory Care
Looking for an extracurricular activity to come to your facility? Look no further! Echoes of Nature presents fun-filled, live animal oriented programs that are sure to be entertainingly educational. We accommodate the full spectrum of care from independent living to nursing care, including memory care. We make Environmental Education engaging and fun for all ages.
At this time, we cannot present in-person programs in DC. Please email to find out about options.
General Information
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Each program lasts 35-45 minutes, tailored to your group’s size and participation level.
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Suitable for up to 60 participants.
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We believe in making our programs accessible to all, so we work within your facility’s budget. Contact us to find a pricing plan that suits you.
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Whether you're looking for a one-time event or regular visits, we've got you covered. Choose from single events or ongoing presentations throughout the year, each featuring a unique theme to keep things fresh and exciting.
Planning a family day? We also offer meet-and-greet programs —check out our Community Events section for more details.
Upcoming Program Topics 2026
January: Animal Alphabet (alternate “Footwear”)
Ever wonder where an animal’s scientific name comes from? Visit a few of our ambassadors and let us dissect their name. See which ones make sense and which ones are still baffling. (What letters can you find on the box turtle’s shell?)
February: Footwear (alternate “Animal Alphabet”)
Animal feet (or lack of) are designed to help animals stay safe, travel, acquire food. We shall meet animals with different types of feet and learn how their feet help them.
March: Confusing Camouflage (alternate “Not on the Menu”)
Let’s meet some camouflaged animal ambassadors and see how this adaptation helps them to survive. Does their type of camouflage help them to blend in or to stand out? What are the benefits of each?
April: Not on the Menu (alternate “Confusing Camouflage”)
How does prey get away from predators? Evade, hide, good timing and more. Join us in learning how these animals escape being lunch and meet a few of these escape artists.
May: Who Lives Here (alternate “Jurassic Jaunt”)
“Discover” animals from different habitats through clues and pictures.
June: Jurassic Jaunt (alternate “Who Lives Here”)
Come on an exciting trip to the past where we follow a baby dinosaur. Meet and learn about some real live living fossils that would have been around in dinosaur world.
July: Going On a Bug Hunt (alternate Fairy Tale Animals”)
We’re going on a bug hunt. What will we find? Where will we find them? How will we get there? We’re going on a bug hunt. Let’s learn some cool, fun facts about these bugs or other creatures that we find along the way. Come along and have a great journey with us!
August: Fairy Tale Animals (alternate “Going On a Bug Hunt”)
We are familiar with the heroes/heroines/villains of many fairy tales. Some of these characters are animals. But there are also animal sidekicks and characters that add to the richness of the stories. Let’s meet a few of these fairy tale animals from around the world.
September: Animals of Nobility (alternate “Animals in Space”)
Animals have played various roles in history and especially in nobility. Let’s take a look at some of them and how they play a part in history.
October: Animals in Space (alternate “Animals of Nobility”)
What animals have been in space? Why did they go and how did they help us learn more about space? Meet some of the types of animals that have traveled beyond our world.
November: Animals Around the World (alternate “Holiday Animal Stories”)
“Travel” around the world and see up close animals from different continents. Where have you traveled for fun or work? Let’s take a look at some ambassadors from different continents.
December: Holiday Animal Stories (alternate “Animals Around the World”)
The holidays are around the corner. What animal holiday stories do you know? We’ll share some of the ones we have. Meet animal ambassadors for the stories.