Millerton Lake Birds Read more about Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

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 PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   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... Read MoreRead more about Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

Worker standing between citrus trees Read more about Working Hands: The Labor that Built the California Dream

Working Hands: The Labor that Built the California Dream

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, California Citrus State Historic Park, History, People, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs

Working Hands: The Labor that Built the California Dream PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Explore the work and the workers that created the massive success of the California citrus industry. Follow your guide through the citrus... Read MoreRead more about Working Hands: The Labor that Built the California Dream

Cardboard box filled with assorted bird elements including nests and bird feathers. labeled "bird migration" on the front. Read more about Bird Migration with Chino Hills State Park

Bird Migration with Chino Hills State Park

6-8, 9-12, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, Climate, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Bird Migration with Chino Hills State Park PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Migratory Birds have been a main visitor to Chino Hills State Park since before its inception. Come visit the park in this virtual program to learn about... Read MoreRead more about Bird Migration with Chino Hills State Park

Hendy Woods State Park Read more about In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

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

Read more about In-Person Field Trips at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

In-Person Field Trips at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Climate, History, Places, Plants, Science, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

In-Person Field Trips at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Explore the Water Cycle at Silverwood Lake SRA!   During this two hour fieldtrip, students will learn where all of California's water comes from, through the establishment of The California Water Project.... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trips at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Read more about Wild Adaptations with Chino Hills State Park

Wild Adaptations with Chino Hills State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Wild Adaptations with Chino Hills State Park PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Explore plant and animal adaptations within different five habitats. In this 45-minute virtual visit, students will learn about habitats found... Read MoreRead more about Wild Adaptations with Chino Hills State Park

Salmon fish swimming up river Read more about Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest

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 PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Learn about the anadromous life cycle of Salmon living on the north coast of California. These fish, and many other systems, connect the Redwood... 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. Read more about Wild Journals with Chino Hills State Park

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 PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Learn different journaling techniques while watching wildlife and exploring habitats. In this 45-minute virtual STEAM visit, students will learn about... Read MoreRead more about Wild Journals with Chino Hills State Park

Up close image of a poppy field in Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Read more about Mojave Desert Grassland Adaptations

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 PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   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... Read MoreRead more about Mojave Desert Grassland Adaptations

Read more about In-Person Field Trip: Half Moon Bay State Park

In-Person Field Trip: Half Moon Bay State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Climate, Half Moon Bay State Beach, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, Plants, Science

In-Person Field Trip: Half Moon Bay State Park Welcome teachers! There are 4 different field trip offerings available at Half Moon Bay. Please read the descriptions below for details about subjects, grade levels, and locations! Want to find more PassPORTS Programs?... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trip: Half Moon Bay State Park

Mountains in the far background with clear blue skies and pine trees surrounding the area with snow covering the ground. Read more about In-Person Field Trip: The Language of the Forest

In-Person Field Trip: The Language of the Forest

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Blended-Access Field Trips, Climate, Mount San Jacinto State Park, Places, Science

In-Person Field Trip: The Language of the Forest Transport your students to the high-altitudes of Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's longest and steepest rotating car! Through sensory exploration, this program... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trip: The Language of the Forest

Read more about In-Person Field Trip: Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum Tour

In-Person Field Trip: Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum Tour

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Blended-Access Field Trips, History, K-2, Lake Perris State Recreation Area, People

In-Person Field Trip: Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum Tour Explore the Regional Indian Museum at Lake Perris!   Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum TourStudents will learn about the history and culture of the tribal groups represented at the Ya'i Heki'... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trip: Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum Tour

Read more about Mount Tamalpais In-Person Field Trip

Mount Tamalpais In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, History, Mount Tamalpais State Park, People, Places, Plants

Mount Tamalpais In-Person Field Trip Explore the Panoramic Mount Tam!   ount Tamalpais State Park is a large, beautiful mountain park in Marin County. Though not far from the heart of San Francisco, Mt Tam, as it is affectionately nicknamed, offers miles and miles of... Read MoreRead more about Mount Tamalpais In-Person Field Trip

Read more about Calaveras State Park In-Person Field Trip

Calaveras State Park In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, K-2, Places, Plants, Science

Calaveras State Park In-Person Field Trip Explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park! School fieldtrips to Calaveras Big Trees are offered through the California Big Trees Association. Both guided and self-guided options are available for booking. Reservations can be made... Read MoreRead more about Calaveras State Park In-Person Field Trip

Four red yellow white and black patches on a navy blue background representing the 24th infantry, 25th infantry, 9th cavalry and 10th cavalry of the Buffalo Soldiers. Read more about Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

6-8, 9-12, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   During the American Civil War, some 180,000 black men served as soldiers in the United States Colored Troops (USCT) of the Union Army. Many... Read MoreRead more about Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

Olompali State Park Photo Read more about Olompali State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip

Olompali State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Blended-Access Field Trips, History, Olompali State Historic Park, People, Places

Olompali State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip Explore Olompali State Historic Park!   Two guided field trip types are offered at Olompali State Historic Park, and each can be tailored to meet educational needs and student abilities. Teachers who would like to... Read MoreRead more about Olompali State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip

monarch butterflies hanging onto tree leaves, barely leaving enough space to see the leaves. Read more about Virtual Monarch Butterflies Grove Tour

Virtual Monarch Butterflies Grove Tour

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, K-2, Natural Bridges State Beach, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Virtual Monarch Butterflies Grove Tour PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Come visit Natural Bridges virtually! During this program, your students will have the chance to discover the life cycle, migration, adaptations, and... Read MoreRead more about Virtual Monarch Butterflies Grove Tour

Santa Cruz Mission photo Read more about Cultures in Conflict at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Cultures in Conflict at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Cultures in Conflict at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Virtually walk through the adobe building at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to understand the impacts of the California... Read MoreRead more about Cultures in Conflict at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

a close up of a beetle with black and white stripes on a light yellow leave Read more about Explore the Coastal Sandhill Habitat

Explore the Coastal Sandhill Habitat

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, K-2, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Explore the Coastal Sandhill Habitat PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Explore one of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the greater Santa Cruz area, the Santa Cruz Sandhills. This habitat does not support Coast... Read MoreRead more about Explore the Coastal Sandhill Habitat

a giant green anemone in a tidepool surrounded by mussels Read more about Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach

Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, K-2, Natural Bridges State Beach, PORTS Programs, Science

Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   During this program, you and your students will discover tidepool adaptations and zonation at Natural Bridges State Beach.  This hour-long... Read MoreRead more about Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach

Photo of historic classroom at Allensworth State Historic Park Read more about Allensworth: A California African American Town

Allensworth: A California African American Town

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Allensworth: A California African American Town PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Welcome to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, a town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. In 1908, Colonel Allen Allensworth... Read MoreRead more about Allensworth: A California African American Town

Leo Carrillo Field Trip Read more about Leo Carrillo State Park In-Person Field Trip!

Leo Carrillo State Park In-Person Field Trip!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Leo Carrillo State Park, Places, Plants, Science

Leo Carrillo State Park In-Person Field Trip! Explore Leo Carrillo State Park! The tidepools of Leo Carrillo are an incredibly unique place where many plants and animals live together under extreme conditions. Meeting on the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains in... Read MoreRead more about Leo Carrillo State Park In-Person Field Trip!

Read more about Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   The Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a small herd of tule elk, an endemic California subspecies of elk once hunted nearly to... Read MoreRead more about Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

Hearst Castle Civilizations Tour Read more about Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, History, People, PORTS Programs

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   During this 45-60 min program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the architecture of ancient civilizations. Statues such... Read MoreRead more about Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

Read more about Humboldt Redwoods State Park In-Person Field Trips

Humboldt Redwoods State Park In-Person Field Trips

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, K-2, People, Places, Science

Humboldt Redwoods State Park In-Person Field Trips Explore Humboldt Redwoods State Park!   Join us for a 2-3 hour guided field trip at Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Before your field trip, you will get to choose activities that will fit the unit standards and... Read MoreRead more about Humboldt Redwoods State Park In-Person Field Trips

San Juan Bautista Read more about Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish)

Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish)

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, History, Latino Heritage Month, People, Places, PORTS Programs, San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish) PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Bienvenidos! This program explores Mexican Alta California and its people in a 40-minute discovery of San Juan... Read MoreRead more about Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish)

a large elephant seal snoozing on its side on the sand. Other elephant seals lay in the background at the beach Read more about Birth, Blubber, and Battle: How Elephant Seals Survive as Mammals with Año Nuevo State Park

Birth, Blubber, and Battle: How Elephant Seals Survive as Mammals with Año Nuevo State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Año Nuevo State Park, K-2, Places, PORTS Programs, Science

Birth, Blubber, and Battle: How Elephant Seals Survive as Mammals with Año Nuevo State Park PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   This virtual field trip takes place in the Año Nuevo State Park preserve where we'll have the chance to... Read MoreRead more about Birth, Blubber, and Battle: How Elephant Seals Survive as Mammals with Año Nuevo State Park

Angel Island Self Guided Read more about In-Person Field Trips to Angel Island State Park

In-Person Field Trips to Angel Island State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Angel Island State Park, Arts and Culture, Blended-Access Field Trips, History, People, Places

In-Person Field Trips to Angel Island State Park Explore - Angel Island State Park's Immigration Station The walls of the detention barracks at the U.S. Immigration Station, Angel Island are filled with poetry, written and carved by immigrants expressing their... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trips to Angel Island State Park

California Citrus Park Read more about In-Person Field Trips to California Citrus State Park

In-Person Field Trips to California Citrus State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Blended-Access Field Trips, California Citrus State Historic Park, History, K-2, People, Places, Plants

In-Person Field Trips to California Citrus State Park Explore - California Citrus State Historic Park!   During this 2 hour multisensory tour, participants will learn how California's second gold rush (citrus) helped shape and develop California today, the... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field Trips to California Citrus State Park

Photo of Fort Tejon Read more about Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post

Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Fort Tejon State Historic Park, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   This program at Fort Tejon State Historic Park provides a glimpse of life in frontier California in the 1850s through the lens of a remote... Read MoreRead more about Explore Life in 1850s California at a Frontier Army Post

Gaviota Coast Read more about Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas

Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Gaviota State Beach, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Join us along the Gaviota Coast to discover the importance of marine protected areas (MPA’s)! Throughout our program, we will examine a number of... Read MoreRead more about Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas

Tijuana Estuary Detecting Climate Change Read more about Detecting a Changing Climate at Tijuana Estuary (9th-12th)

Detecting a Changing Climate at Tijuana Estuary (9th-12th)

9-12, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Detecting a Changing Climate at Tijuana Estuary (9th-12th) PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Tijuana Estuary is one of 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves across the country working together to monitor the health of estuarine... Read MoreRead more about Detecting a Changing Climate at Tijuana Estuary (9th-12th)

Hendy Woods State Park Read more about Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change: (Recommended for grades 5th-12th) As the keepers of a complex ecosystem, the coast redwoods interact with our... Read MoreRead more about Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

Hearst Castle and Architecture Read more about Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle

Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst acquired a vast art collection for his estate in San Simeon, Ca. Students will go on a journey... Read MoreRead more about Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle

Hendy Woods Adaptations Guide Tour Read more about Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations

Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   Towering above all else that grows in nature, the coast redwood is a marvel among trees. Able to survive for over 2,000 years, these gentle giants display a wealth... Read MoreRead more about Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations

Sue Meg Yurok People Read more about The Yurok People Are Still Here

The Yurok People Are Still Here

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, History, K-2, People, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Sue-Meg State Park

The Yurok People Are Still Here PORTS Program registration begins Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm!   A virtual walk through Sue-meg Village with 3 stops: the Yurok Redwood Living House, Dress House, and The Sweat House. As we visit each stop, students can explore... Read MoreRead more about The Yurok People Are Still Here

Richardson Grove Read more about Richardson Grove In-Person Field Trips

Richardson Grove In-Person Field Trips

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Blended-Access Field Trips, Places, Plants, Richardson Grove State Park, Science

Richardson Grove In-Person Field Trips Explore Richardson Grove State Park!   It began with 120 acres, but with the help of Save the Redwoods League and other generous donors, the park has grown to 1,800 acres. A four-hour drive from San Francisco, the park... Read MoreRead more about Richardson Grove In-Person Field Trips

Mackerricher Read more about In-Person Field trip to MacKerricher State Park!

In-Person Field trip to MacKerricher State Park!

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

In-Person Field trip to MacKerricher State Park! Explore MacKerricher State Park! Bring your learning to life with an in-person field trip to MacKerricher State Park. On your field trip, you and your students will join Interpreter Kat Gabrielson for a guided hike... Read MoreRead more about In-Person Field trip to MacKerricher State Park!

Refugio Beach Read more about Refugio State Beach In-Person Field Trip!

Refugio State Beach In-Person Field Trip!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Arts and Culture, Blended-Access Field Trips, K-2, Places, Plants, Refugio State Beach, Science

Refugio State Beach In-Person Field Trip! Explore Refugio State Beach!   Gaviota and Refugio State Beaches are ideal places to explore marine protected areas, sandy beaches, coastal erosion, and so much more! Programs are designed to enrich learning and inspire... Read MoreRead more about Refugio State Beach In-Person Field Trip!

Angel Island Read more about Immigration Stories told from Angel Island State Park

Immigration Stories told from Angel Island State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Angel Island State Park, Arts and Culture, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Immigration Stories told from Angel Island State Park Bring your group virtually to the historic immigration station at Angel Island State Park for a free guided experience. Learn about the under-told history of immigration on the west coast in the early 1900s. Most... Read MoreRead more about Immigration Stories told from Angel Island State Park

Photo of Carpinteria State Beach Read more about Carpinteria State Beach In-Person Fieldtrip

Carpinteria State Beach In-Person Fieldtrip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Carpinteria State Beach, K-2, People, Plants, Science

Carpinteria State Beach In-Person Fieldtrip Explore Carpinteria State Beach! Bring your lessons to life at California’s natural, cultural, and historic resources! Carpinteria State Beach is an ideal place to explore tidepools, sandy beaches, tar pits, and so much... Read MoreRead more about Carpinteria State Beach In-Person Fieldtrip