PORTS On-Demand Archives - Page 14 of 19

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand, 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 the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach

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

Explore the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach 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, SB Channel, and more! Students will... Read MoreRead more about Explore the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach

Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

3-5, Animals, Hearst San Simeon State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS On-Demand, 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

Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, PORTS On-Demand

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

Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission

3-5, History, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand

Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission Take a journey back in time at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park to learn about the history of California missions and the hardships endured by Chumash people under the Spanish rule at La Purisima Mission. Located on the... Read MoreRead more about Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission