We have new fieldtrip and outreach programs available
In addition to our current programming we have added:

Things with Wings
Explore insects and their world.  Younger children will explore the life cycle of the Blue Morpho Butterfly and older children (3rd grade and up) will explore insect flight and vision using art and scientific experimentation, including a look into their ultra-violet world.
Downtown Gadsden Walking Tour
Learn everything you never knew about historic downtown Gadsden on a Segway led walking tour with our own Bobby Welch, Director of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation.
World of Puppets
Use puppets to explore a world of tolerance.  Program includes a puppet show and a puppet workshop so that the puppet fun can continue back at school
The Science and Art of Chocolate
Explore the world and origin of our countries most popular confection.  Children will sample various chocolates and go behind the scenes of Martha and Junes Chocolate Shop to see chocolate artists at work before creating their own chocolate master piece.
Leonardo’s Workshop
Discover the ultimate renaissance man.  Explore your own creativity and ingenuity while learning about the art and inventions of Leonardo DaVinci 
The Gentle Gorilla
Develop a deeper understanding of these often misunderstood creatures.  Children will learn about primate communication, behavior and biology and afterward they will learn some signs from Gorilla Sign Language and steps that are being taken to preserve this endangered gentle giant.

Call today schedule your field trip or we'll come to your school with these and many more programs. Check our Current Programming Page for a full listing of programs.

In order to book a program, please send us an e-mail including the following information:
Teacher's Name
School name
School address
Phone number
Program
In house or Outreach
Date
Time
Number of Kids
Age or Grade
E-mail address
You will receive a confirmation letter or a call from an educator to confirm your appointment. Please contact Imagination Place at (256) 543-2787 Ex. 23 if you have not received a letter or call in a few days.

Water Conservation Links for educators

• EPA’s "Growth and Water Resources" Training Module Available Online

A new online, distance learning training module called “Growth and Water Resources” is available on EPA's Watershed Academy Web at: http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/smartgrowth/.
Developed by EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Smart Growth Team, the training module explains how changes in land use affect water resources, and presents national data on trends in development patterns and activities on land that have become increasingly significant challenges for achieving water quality standards. The module describes a combination of approaches to accommodate future growth in a way that benefits the economy and the environment and will help us meet out water resource goals. The module also includes a “tools” section with links to online resources.

• Bookmark ACES' Alabama NEMO web page and check it often for workshop

updates and other resources - http://www.aces.edu/waterquality/nemo/intro.htm

• Witty and funny commentary on  environmental issues - www.grist.org

• For local and state news - www.bamanews.org

• Info on how to build and how to buy rain barrels - www.rainbarrelguide.com

• All you ever needed to know about rain gardens - www.raingardens.org