K-2 Archives - PORTS Program

A large tide pool filled with calm water reflects the blue sky above

Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area

3-5, Animals, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science, Van Damme State Park

Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area Join us on a virtual field trip to the Mendocino Coast Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to learn about tide pool habitats, the anatomy of a sea star, and the incredible adaptations Ochre Sea Stars use to... Read MoreRead more about Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area

In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, K-2, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, Places, Plants, Science

In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park Located in Anderson Valley, along Highway 128, Hendy Woods acts as a great stop for those traveling any distance from inland locations to reach the coast. Our educational... Read MoreRead more about In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

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

Exploring Tall Trees

3-5, 6-8, K-2, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Science

Exploring Tall Trees Explore Redwood Ecology at Prairie Creek Redwood State Park! Want to find more PORTS On-Demand Programs? Search the... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Tall Trees

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

Discovering Biodiversity

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, K-2, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Discovering Biodiversity Discover the habitats and creatures of Chino Hills State Park. Find out how we’ve invest into our diverse habitats, monitor our incredible flora and fauna, and protected our many generations to come. Leave knowing how to be better... Read MoreRead more about Discovering Biodiversity

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

Kelp Forest Exploration

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

Kelp Forest Exploration Discover the less explored side of Point Lobos- the ocean! Giant kelp forests underneath the salt water surface lead to an alien world of beauty, wonder and wildness. Weather permitting, we will travel together in a kayak to explore... Read MoreRead more about Kelp Forest Exploration