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School Program
Tree Hill is Jacksonville's Nature Center. The primary goal is to bring innovative programs in environmental and energy education to the young people of northeast Florida. Tree Hill offers interactive study of our natural environment for students and youth groups. The curriculum-based programs are specifically designed to meet the requirements for environmental education in the Florida Sunshine State Standards and the science objectives developed by the Duval County School Board. JEA is also part of the learning equation offering energy education through exhibits and materials distributed by Tree Hill. Programs are designed to keep the participants involved through hands-on activities in forest ecology utilizing four nature trails, garden area, science laboratory, discovery room and natural science exhibits. As part of the activities, teachers and field study assistants are trained prior to bringing groups to Tree Hill. In
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