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An interpretive ranger stands on the bluffs overlooking the ocean in front of a video conferencing device on a tripod. On the ground in front of the tripod is a whale spine bone. In the interpretive rangers hand is a large gray whale puppet.

Gray Whale’s Great Migration

6-8, Animals, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Gray Whale’s Great Migration Dive into the gray whale’s great migration at Mendocino Headlands State Park! In this program we will learn how gray whales migrate thousands of miles from Alaska to Mexico every year, as well as how they eat, grow, and care for their... Read MoreRead more about Gray Whale’s Great Migration

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

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The Mysterious World of Kelp

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The Mysterious World of Kelp

Instructional Resources, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Science

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Bridge over Lake Oroville with trees in background

The Smallest Superheroes

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

The Smallest Superheroes Decomposers benefit the web of life. Step into the world of decomposers and decomposition; The world’s tiniest superheroes live in and on the dirt and are known as decomposers. These tiny but mighty creatures benefit our environment thanks to... Read MoreRead more about The Smallest Superheroes

Salmon in the Trees

6-8, Animals, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs

Salmon in the Trees Join us for the migration of a lifetime! From freshwater streams to the open ocean and back again, salmon are one of nature’s best nutrient transporters. In this program, we will learn about the salmon life cycle—including how they adapt to changes... Read MoreRead more about Salmon in the Trees