Science Field Trips 2.0 Campus Edition (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A FAST STATEWIDE MINI CONFERENCE

Science Field Trips 2.0

Campus Edition

No bus. No budget. No problem.

Your campus is already a field trip.

FAST Members: Free to attend

(if you are not a member you can join fast and register for free)

Budget cuts are eliminating traditional field trips — but your campus is more than four walls. This one-day PL event equips science teachers across Florida with the tools, strategies, and community connections to transform school grounds into living classrooms — no bus required.

Outdoor Learning Transform your schoolyard into an authentic field study environment for life & earth science.

Community Experts Connect with partners who bring standards-aligned, hands-on presentations directly to your campus.

Hands-On PL

Leave with immediately usable lesson ideas and a complete campus field trip toolkit.

Day at a Glance

Registration & Welcome Coffee
Community Partner Showcase
Breakout Sessions : Participant-selected — choose your own track. Topics: NOS · Earth/Space · Life · Environmental · Physical & more Applicable for Elementary, Middle & High School Teachers
Edible Forest Tour OPTIONAL
Opportunity to Review New State Standards †
Peer Social Time

† Contingent on release of updated Florida science standards prior to event date.

Field Trip to the Forest (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

(if not a member you may join and then register for this free field trip)

Summer

FAST Members Only

Field Trip to the Forest

Join us this summer for a fun day of science professional learning that will engage, inspire and energize your passion for teaching science!

Date:

Friday, July 24

Time:

8:30 am to 3 pm

What:

A variety of science learning sessions along with a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Dress comfortably. Some options will be outdoors.

Location:

UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

10625 NE Waldo Rd

Gainesville, FL 32609

Cost:

FREE for current FAST members

Non-members please join FAST to register

Registration limited to 125 participants

Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) upcoming events

Science Field Trips 2.0 Campus Edition (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Field Trip to the Forest (Friday, July 24, 2026)