Animal Archives - PORTS Program

Image of trees shot from below looking up towards the canopy with light shining through.

Exploring Tall Trees

3-5, 6-8, Animal, Animals, History, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Science

Exploring Tall Trees Explore the tall trees at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park! These ancient giants are essential to the survival of the endangered marbled murrelet, a seabird that plays a vital role in our ecosystem. Join us as we uncover the secrets of these... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Tall Trees

Picture of Cleo Domingo in California State Park uniform sitting on a wooden bridge with flowing water below and pine trees in the background.

Eel River Escapade

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animal, Animals, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Richardson Grove State Park, Science

Eel River Escapade Come learn about the third largest watershed in California - the Eel River running through Richardson Grove State Park! Students will learn watershed basics, river ecology, and the salmon life cycle and migration. Want to find more PORTS On-Demand... Read MoreRead more about Eel River Escapade

In the foreground, a wooden post with the Pacifc Crest Trail Marker, the background shows bright, lime green leafy trees and a blue sky with one cloud.

Pacific Crest Trail – All Things PCT!

6-8, 9-12, Animal, History, PORTS On-Demand, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Pacific Crest Trail – All Things PCT! This program relates to this history of the regions surrounding the Pacific Crest Trail. We discuss different ecosystems, history (Native - Modern Day Trail Use), wildlife, and some trail tips and suggestions! Learn all... Read MoreRead more about Pacific Crest Trail – All Things PCT!

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area In-Person Field Trip

Animal, Animals, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Oceans and Watersheds, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, Plants, Science

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area In-Person Field Trip PassPORTS is now full! Thank you for your interest! Our funding has now all been allocated. Approved teachers will be receiving an email by September 27th. Explore Millerton Lake State Recreation Area!... Read MoreRead more about Millerton Lake State Recreation Area In-Person Field Trip

Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animal, K-2, Natural Bridges State Beach, PORTS On-Demand, 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 one hour program will guide you and your students through the intertidal zone and the... Read MoreRead more about Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach