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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

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

Animal Detectives at Anza Borrego Desert State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, K-2, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Animal Detectives at Anza Borrego Desert State Park Can you find evidence of hidden desert wildlife? Learn how prints, scat, and other signs can reveal animal activity to scientists. Practice the secrets of tracking to become an Animal... Read MoreRead more about Animal Detectives at Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Up close image of a poppy field in Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

Mojave Desert Grassland Adaptations

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve, Climate, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Mojave Desert Grassland Adaptations The Mojave Desert can be a harsh place to live. The Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve sits on the western border of the Mojave desert. Here native grasses and annual flowers flourish. Walk with a State Park Interpreter through the... Read MoreRead more about Mojave Desert Grassland Adaptations