9-12 Archives - PORTS Program

Trees of the Tahoe Basin

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

Trees of the Tahoe Basin Learn about the amazing trees of Sugar Pine Point State Park, and their adaptations to the harsh mountain climates of the Tahoe Basin! We will investigate different parts of trees to figure out how they thrive in this environment. Join our... Read MoreRead more about Trees of the Tahoe Basin

People Shape Ecosystems

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Plants, PORTS Programs

People Shape Ecosystems Join us in exploring the unique and varied ecosystems of Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Humans are a part of nature, and we have the ability to make significant changes to it. In this program, we will explore the redwood, river, and prairie... Read MoreRead more about People Shape Ecosystems

Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, History, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs

Water: California’s Most Precious Resource Come along as we explore how agriculture in California’s Central Valley demand for water led to the creation of one of the world's largest water infrastructure projects to quench the industries thirst. In this program... Read MoreRead more about Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

From Coal to Clay

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

From Coal to Clay Join us for a trip back in time to over 125 years ago to the first coal mines in California and the long-lost Brick Factory at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. In this program, we will learn about the daily life of coal miners and factory... Read MoreRead more about From Coal to Clay

Tule Elk Live Camera

Trees of the Tahoe Basin

People Shape Ecosystems

Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

From Coal to Clay