About Us
My passion is travel, education, outside spaces and places. As a child growing up, we lived in Asia, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and the West indies and travelled to more than 20 countries before I turned 12. We finally settled in Florida in the early seventies. My fascination has always been the outdoors, learning about natural environments, and cultural relationships within the natural world. After pursuing my degree in biology, focusing on marine biology, Build-A-Field provided the opportunity to share my passion through environmental education.
Lessons and experiences come alive for students as they explore their natural habitats. This sense of empowerment through hands-on education creates enthusiasm and a desire for learning. Each of our field trips are filled with adventure, fun, and teamwork, making lasting memories and friendships through each experience.
— Gabriella Boll, Director
Throughout my college career, I had many opportunities in the environmental education field. While pursuing my master’s degree at Nova Southeastern University, I began my time at Build-A-Field Trip. Leading field trips for three years, I am part of a team that has allowed me to share my knowledge and passion for Florida wildlife and ecosystems with students of all ages.
Build-A-Field Trip allows students to explore a multitude of ecosystems while building confidence and increasing knowledge. Allowing students to experience first-hand the things they learn about in school is an experience like no other. Sharing my passions with students, who are the future of our planet, brings me hope that generations to come will be inspired to experience and explore our natural world.
— Victoria Rose Summers, Assistant Director
Instructors teach by stepping out of the classroom and into the environment, allowing students to immerse themselves in science and cultural studies. Through a hands-on approach our team makes the outdoor classroom come to life!
Our programs conform to specific educational standards and our team of extremely qualified instructors enables students to discover for themselves, to see, feel, and hear, the wonders of the natural world we inhabit. Instructors work with teachers toward a common goal to better educate our students in the natural world which ensures the learning continues well after the trip is over.
