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Black and white photo of a gentleman using a long stick to pull tar from a barrel.

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, Climate, History, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance! Join us as we discover the active tar seeps at Carpinteria State Beach and discuss whether this resource has been a convenience or a nuisance to the animals, plants, and humans that inhabit this area historically and currently. Students will... Read MoreRead more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

Coyote: Song Dog of the West

3-5, Animals, K-2, Mount Tamalpais State Park, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Coyote: Song Dog of the West Coyotes might not be the most common animal on Mount Tamalpais, but they can be an exciting animal to encounter here! Throughout their history with humanity, these canids have been seen a variety of ways. They are culturally important to... Read MoreRead more about Coyote: Song Dog of the West

Birds of Prey at Millerton Lake

3-5, Animals, K-2, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Birds of Prey at Millerton Lake Birds of prey have adapted over generations to become the premier hunters at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. For thousands of years, predator birds have developed physical adaptations that allow them to survive in this environment... Read MoreRead more about Birds of Prey at Millerton Lake

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area

3-5, Animals, Crystal Cove State Park, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area Join us on a 45-minute virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible adaptations that... Read MoreRead more about Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area

Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post

3-5, Fort Tejon State Historic Park, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand

Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post This program at Fort Tejon State Historic Park provides a glimpse of life in frontier California in the 1850s through the lens of a remote mountain Army post. Various historical topics are presented including... Read MoreRead more about Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post