PORTS Programs Archives - Page 12 of 18

Sutter’s Fort Through Time

3-5, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Sutter’s Fort Through Time Join us for a journey back in time to the 1840s and discover how California’s story began at Sutter’s Fort! Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park helps us explore the early days of Sacramento and... Read MoreRead more about Sutter’s Fort Through Time

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals The Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a small herd of tule elk, an endemic California subspecies of elk once hunted nearly to extinction. Tule elk once dominated the deer and pronghorn population that... Read MoreRead more about Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

Image shows the ocean on the left with a wet sand covering the beach, reflecting the sky and clouds in the distance. Some clumps of kelp sit on the wet sand. Mountains are nestled under the clouds in the distance.

Explore Our Shore

3-5, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Explore Our Shore Join us as we learn about the diverse organisms that inhabit our shore and coastal environments at Carpinteria State Beach. Habitats may include tidepools, estuaries, dunes, tar seeps, the Santa Barbara Channel, and more! We will use our observation... Read MoreRead more about Explore Our Shore

Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

3-5, Animals, Hearst San Simeon State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephants Seals from Hearst San Simeon State Park. Together, we will observe elephant seals live from the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery – the largest... Read MoreRead more about Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, History, People, PORTS Programs

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle During this 45-60 min program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the architecture of ancient civilizations. Statues such as the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet will transport students 3000 years back... Read MoreRead more about Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle