The District offers free field trips, including transportation reimbursement up to $255. Inquiries may be directed to Angela Rivera at (513) 946-7746. To quality, schools must be registered with the District's Recycling Assistance Program (contact Cher Mohring at 513-946-7737) and be willing to submit student reflections after the trip.
Do you have an idea for a waste-related field trip for your students? We'd love to hear from you!
Grades: K - 6 Location: Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati Dates: September 4, 11, and 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 Times: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Maximum students: 45; one chaperone per each 10 students is required Itinerary: Students learn about composting, healthy soil, water conservation, and environmentally-friendly gardening while participating in a number of hands-on activities. School groups are welcome to pack a waste-free lunch and eat outdoors on the patio after the program. Ohio Learning Standards Register here
Grades: 1 - 5 Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Date: November 16 Times: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Itinerary: Students will use a passport to explore the grounds of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden to learn how recycling helps not only people but creatures all over the world. Ohio Learning Standards Register here
Grades: 1–6 Locations: Burnet Woods and Rumpke Landfill 2019 Dates: January 10, 24; February 7, 14, 28; and March 21, 28 Times: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Maximum students: 50 Itinerary: Students will participate in an interactive program that includes a hike to observe decomposition, followed by games and activities about recycling, composting, and natural cycles at Burnet Woods' Trailside Nature Center. Then, students will go to Rumpke to see an active, working landfill and learn the ways our environment is protected from this mountain of garbage. Ohio Learning Standards Register here
Grades: 1–8 Location: Fernald Preserve/Rumpke Landfill Dates: October 4 and 11; November 1, 15, and 29 Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Maximum students: 50 Itinerary: Beginning the trip at Fernald Preserve, students will participate in an interactive hike and activities emphasizing nature’s way of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Programming will continue in the LEED platinum certified Visitors Center. Groups are welcome to picnic at the outside shelter before leaving for the Rumpke landfill tour. At Rumpke, students witness up-close views of an active, working landfill and learn the many ways our environment is protected from this mountain of garbage. Ohio Learning Standards Register here
Grades: 9–12 Location: Rumpke’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Rumpke Sanitary Landfill Dates: October 4 and 11; November 1, 15, and 29 Times: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Maximum students: 40 Itinerary: We'll start at the MRF; groups are welcome to pack a waste free lunch and eat indoors at the MRF before heading to the landfill. You may also extend your day by visiting Fernald Preserve and touring their facility including environmental cleanup, ecological restoration and legacy management. Ohio Learning Standards Register here
Your school may qualify for bus transportation reimbursement to the landfill, recycling center, or other locations with the District's education programs. Complete the Bus Reimbursement form.