PORTS Programs Archives - Page 5 of 18

An ocean cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with a rocky shoreline covered in brush.

Kayak Quest: Explore Above and Below the Ocean’s Surface

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, PORTS Programs, Science

Kayak Quest: Explore Above and Below the Ocean’s Surface Join us for an unforgettable kayaking adventure at the “crown jewel of the California State Park System”, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. We will paddle above the enchanting underwater kelp forest in... Read MoreRead more about Kayak Quest: Explore Above and Below the Ocean’s Surface

A bear with a white tag labeled 278 in its left ear looks at the camera from its perch in a pine tree.

Tahoe’s Urban Bears

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, K-2, People, PORTS Programs

Tahoe’s Urban Bears Come meet Rubi the bear at Sugar Pine Point State Park. In this program we will explore the differences between wildland bears of the Tahoe backcountry and our mischievous city bears that have become more and more comfortable around humans.... Read MoreRead more about Tahoe’s Urban Bears

Desert Adaptations: The Game Show!

3-5, Animals, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Desert Adaptations: The Game Show! Classmates compete to create an imaginary animal that can survive in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Solve riddles, guess words, and spin your way to survival! Recommended for grades 3-5 with a focus on NGSS 4-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1. Want to... Read MoreRead more about Desert Adaptations: The Game Show!

Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS Programs

Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest Learn about the anadromous life cycle of Salmon living on the north coast of California. These fish, and many other systems, connect the Redwood Forest to the Pacific Ocean. Maybe, your classroom can reflect on your... Read MoreRead more about Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest

Cardboard box filled with animal artifacts labeled "wild journals" with trees in the background.

Wild Journals with Chino Hills State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Arts and Culture, Chino Hills State Park, K-2, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Wild Journals with Chino Hills State Park Learn different journaling techniques while watching wildlife and exploring habitats. In this 45-minute virtual STEAM visit, students will learn about nature, literary, and science journals. Each journal concept builds... Read MoreRead more about Wild Journals with Chino Hills State Park