The american river pictured from above with beautiful yellow, orange and green trees lining the river, at dawn with purple pink clouds in the sky. Read more about The History of Coloma Told Through Trees

The History of Coloma Told Through Trees

3-5, History, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, People, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

The History of Coloma Told Through Trees Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma Valley before, during and after the Discovery of Gold. During our program, the trees of the Coloma Valley help us tell the story of the gold rush... Read MoreRead more about The History of Coloma Told Through Trees

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 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 veterans of the USCT would later form the first all-African American US... Read MoreRead more about Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

a shark tooth fossil peeks out from the sand Read more about Seafloor to Seashore – Finding Fossils at Seacliff

Seafloor to Seashore – Finding Fossils at Seacliff

3-5, Animals, History, K-2, PORTS Programs, Science, Seacliff State Beach

Seafloor to Seashore – Finding Fossils at Seacliff How did fossils from the seafloor end up in the cliffs at Seacliff State Beach? During this 45-minute virtual program, students (grades 2-4) will become paleontologists and investigate how fossils are made and... Read MoreRead more about Seafloor to Seashore – Finding Fossils at Seacliff

A pink and orange sunset at the beach Read more about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration

3-5, 6-8, PORTS Programs, Science, Seacliff State Beach, STEAM

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Seacliff State Beach is located in the heart of the Monterey Bay. This bay is a very special place as it is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. During this one-hour program, K-1 students will design a... Read MoreRead more about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration

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 During this program, you and your students will discover tidepool adaptations and zonation at Natural Bridges State Beach.  This hour-long program will guide you and your students through the intertidal zone and the... Read MoreRead more about Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach