PORTS On-Demand Archives - Page 6 of 19

Aerial view of two gray whales swimming together and exhaling from blowholes.

The Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach!

3-5, Animals, Climate, History, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, Point Dume State Beach, PORTS On-Demand, Science

The Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach! An exclusive interview with a young gray whale on his first migration up the Pacific Coast. Learn about these marine mammals' extraordinary annual journey, and how Marine Protected Area’s help them along the way. Get... Read MoreRead more about The Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach!

Water level view of the Big River estuary.

Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, K-2, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Science, STEAM

Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea What is a marine protected area (MPA)? Why is the Big River estuary an MPA? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi at Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore the Big River estuary! In this program, we will learn about the... Read MoreRead more about Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea

A white house with a white door in the center and wooden stairs leading up to it. On either side there is a white window with yellow shutters and a green shrub underneath.

Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California

3-5, Arts and Culture, History, Monterey State Historic Park, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand

Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California Explore California State Historical Landmark #1 here at Monterey State Historic Park. The Custom House was the center of trade at a time when California was a part of Mexico and Monterey was the capital... Read MoreRead more about Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California

Image of trees shot from below looking up towards the canopy with light shining through.

Exploring Tall Trees

3-5, 6-8, Animal, Animals, History, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Science

Exploring Tall Trees Explore the tall trees at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park! These ancient giants are essential to the survival of the endangered marbled murrelet, a seabird that plays a vital role in our ecosystem. Join us as we uncover the secrets of these... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Tall Trees

Park Interpreter standing next to tablet on tripod at Chino Hills State Park

Wild Adaptations

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, Climate, Insects, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science, STEAM

Wild Adaptations Explore plant and animal adaptations within different five habitats. In this 45-minute virtual visit, students will learn about habitats found throughout the Southern California region and which animal and plant adaptations are a proven benefit to... Read MoreRead more about Wild Adaptations