Education programs

Expand the boundaries of your classroom to include Assateague Island. Choose from a variety of programs from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore that provide students with opportunities to discover and explore the island’s wildlife and habitats from beach to bay.

For information or to request a ranger guided program please contact the Environmental Education coordinator at 757-336-6122. For information or to request a bus tour, contact the Chincoteague Natural History Association at 757-336-3696.

Learn more about environmental education opportunities on the refuge on our For Educators page.

For Educators

There are a variety of environmental education opportunities on the refuge throughout the year. Click the links before to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Environmental Education Guidelines (pdf)



Teacher Guided Opportunities (pdf)



Fee Waivers



Environmental education fee waivers will be approved for educational groups visiting strictly for educational purposes. Groups who also intend to participate in recreational activities such as visiting the beach must pay the entrance fee. Examples of educational groups include: schools, scout groups, nonprofit organizations. All requests must be received 2 weeks prior to the arrival date.

For information or to request a ranger guided program please contact the Environmental Education coordinator at 757-336-6122. 

For information or to request a bus tour, contact the Chincoteague Natural History Association at 757-336-3696.

Educational Fee Waiver Request Form (pdf 214KB)