Planning a Visit
Melissa will offer as many programs as you can fit into your school day, but she understands that scheduling constraints sometimes limit the number of programs possible.
Melissa requests 5–10 minutes between programs and at least 30 minutes for lunch. A few programs require some extra set-up time.
Virtual Programming
Program descriptions available here.
Individual Presentations: $250 per hour (An hour can be divided into two 30-minute programs.)
Full-day School Visit: $1000
Professional Development Workshops: $500 per hour
In-Person Programming
Program descriptions available here.
Full-day School Visit: $2000
Discount may be available for multi-day visits.
Professional Development Workshops: $3000 per day
Individual PD workshops available locally or when combined with a school visit.
Family Literacy Programs: $600
Available locally or when combined with a school visit.
Customary Travel Expenses
More than 75 miles from Acton, MA? Please add mileage, meals, and hotel.
More than 100 miles from Acton, MA? Please add mileage, meals, hotel, and airfare (if needed). A multi-day visit is required. You can coordinate with other schools in your area to split the costs, or check with Melissa to see if your location might fit into her existing travel schedule.
For more information or to book a date, please contact Melissa.
School Visit Slideshow
Watch this School Visits Slideshow to see how Melissa taps into the delight and fascination children have for nature and learning via the tools that nature provides.