Hands-on nature education programs for children and adults featuring live animals, survival skills, and environmental awareness.

"The more educated our audience, the more we can, together, improve the natural world."

About Nature Rainbow

Nature Rainbow was founded on the belief that direct experience with nature creates lasting understanding and respect for our environment. Through hands-on programs featuring live animals, interactive activities, and experiential learning, we bring the wonders of the natural world directly to you.

"Our programs are fun, educational, and travel to you. Because the material is fascinating, and because of our good rapport with our audiences, we are highly sought after."

We believe that when children and adults can touch, observe, and interact with creatures from the natural world, they develop a deeper connection to nature and become better stewards of our environment.

Matt Schoeffler (1960 - 2004)

Nature Rainbow was founded by Matt Schoeffler, a passionate naturalist who dedicated his life to sharing the wonders of the natural world with children and adults throughout New England. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and gift for making nature accessible and exciting touched thousands of lives.

Our Programs

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Creepy Crawlies

Meet live tarantulas, giant millipedes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Make insect crafts, sing songs, and play bug games!

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Creature Features

Up-close encounters with snakes, turtles, lizards, and other reptiles. Learn about their habitats and unique adaptations.

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Geology Adventures

Discover the secrets of rocks and minerals. Break open geodes, make fossils, and learn how our planet was formed.

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Native Ways

Experience the traditions of the first peoples through games, stories, crafts, and artifact reproductions.

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Primitive Survival

Learn self-reliance skills: fire by friction, rope making, tracking, and flintknapping (making arrowheads).

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Worm Composting

Transform "Eeew!" into "Wow!" as children learn about red wigglers and create their own worm composters.

For Children

🎂 Birthday Parties

  • Live animal presentations
  • Nature-themed crafts
  • Interactive games
  • Stories and songs
  • Hands-on learning fun

🏫 School Programs

  • Curriculum-aligned content
  • Science and history themes
  • Multiple grade levels
  • Assembly or classroom formats
  • Follow-up materials available

📚 Libraries & Youth Groups

  • Summer reading programs
  • Scout badge programs
  • Holiday and Earth Day events
  • Community celebrations
  • Special occasion programs

For Adults

🌲 Survival Skills

  • Fire starting techniques
  • Shelter building basics
  • Edible plant identification
  • Navigation with map & compass
  • Traditional crafts

🏢 Corporate Events

  • Team building activities
  • Environmental awareness
  • Unique presentations
  • Family day programs
  • Conference entertainment

🕰 Visit the original Nature Rainbow website.