The Education Committee together with TPWD is responsible for:
 

Developing educational programs on the natural and cultural resources of Natural Area for the visiting public.

Currently the committee has three ongoing programs:
 

1.  Monthly programs featuring a recognized expert in a particular field such as geology, native plants or bats.  These

programs generally include both an instructive and a field component.

2. Monthly interpretive hike program (Explore the Canyon) lead by trained interpretive guides who may or may not have a technical background in the natural sciences but have demonstrated sufficient knowledge and understanding  of  this region to be able to enhance the the visiting public's appreciation and understanding of the the Canyon.

3.  Interpretive training program that models the fundamentals of good interpretation practices as applied at the Canyon.

In addition to the formal programs mentioned above, on a strictly as available basis, some members of the committee act as interpretive guides for private small group activities.  

Membership on the Ed. Com involves a commitment to a monthly two hour planning meeting in addition to providing support for the programs the committee sponsors.  That support typically involves participating in the administrative aspects of one or more event per month and requires upward of 5 hours per month.  A member should anticipate that activemembership on the committee entails a commitment of at least 10 hours per month.

The Education Committee is a standing committee of Friends of Government Canyon.  The chair is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Friends of Government Canyon.  Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend meetings which are currently being held on the second Sunday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the office of FofGC at the Research Center (Ranch House)  at GCSNA.