Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Discovering the Dunes
During this exciting live program, your students will learn about how the rock cycle forms the coastal sand dunes. There are some fascinating and resilient plant and animal species that have adapted to survive in this extreme habitat. This program will include discussions about the importance of protecting threatened and endangered species, including the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern.
Resources
Amazing Monarchs: Milkweed, Migration and Conservation!
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Discovering The Dunes
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Episode 2: Chumash Uses of Acorn and Oak Trees
Episode 2: Chumash Uses of Acorn and Oak Trees
Episode 3: Chumash Rock Art & Cave Paintings
Episode 3: Chumash Rock Art & Cave Paintings
Episode 4: Chumash Games
Episode 4: Chumash Games
Episode 5: Chumash uses of Tule and Willow
Episode 5: Chumash uses of Tule and Willow
Episode 6: Chumash Baskets
Episode 6: Chumash Baskets
Episode 7: Chumash Native Plants
Episode 7: Chumash Native Plants
Episode 8: Chumash Marine Resources
Episode 8: Chumash Marine Resources
Generations of Northern Chumash Heritage
Generations of Northern Chumash Heritage
Episode 1: Chumash Introduction
Episode 1: Chumash Introduction
Endangered Bird Species: California Least Tern
Endangered Bird Species: California Least Tern
Sand Dune Restoration
Sand Dune Restoration
Sand Dune Formation and the Rock Cycle
Sand Dune Formation and the Rock Cycle
Invasive Species: European Beachgrass
Invasive Species: European Beachgrass
An intro to our Discover the Dunes PORTS Program!
An intro to our Discover the Dunes PORTS Program!
Kangaroo Rat
Animal Adaptations: Kangaroo Rat
Threatened Bird Species: Western Snowy Plovers
Threatened Bird Species: Western Snowy Plovers
Animal Adaptations: Oso Flaco Flightless Moth
Animal Adaptations: Oso Flaco Flightless Moth
Native Wildflower: Silver Dune Lupine
Native Wildflower: Silver Dune Lupine
Native Wildflower: Giant Coreopsis
Native Wildflower: Giant Coreopsis
Discovering the Dunes at Oceano Dunes SVRA
Join California State Parks Interpreter Ben at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area to learn about the rock cycle and the animals that live in...
Oceano Dunes Padlet
Explore our Oceano Dunes Padlet!
Virtual Coloring Page
Download this cool Augmented Reality Virtual Coloring Page
Central Coast State Parks Association
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