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A white house with a white door in the center and wooden stairs leading up to it. On either side there is a white window with yellow shutters and a green shrub underneath.

Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, History, Monterey State Historic Park, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand

Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California Explore California Historical Landmark #1 here at Monterey State Historic Park. The Custom House was the center of trade at a time when California was a part of Mexico and Monterey was the capital city.... Read MoreRead more about Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California

Seeing Nature Through Journaling In-Person Field Trip at Chino Hills State Park

3-5, Animals, Arts and Culture, Chino Hills State Park, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, Plants, Science

Seeing Nature Through Journaling In-Person Field Trip at Chino Hills State Park This in-person field trip can be adapted for all grades K-12 and focuses on the art of nature journaling. Students will immerse themselves in the sensory experience in the beautiful hills,... Read MoreRead more about Seeing Nature Through Journaling In-Person Field Trip at Chino Hills State Park

An interpreter stands facing to the right, looking out into the park with a pencil and notebook in her hands. Background shows lots of plants and hills in the distance under a blue, cloudy sky.

Seeing Nature Through Journaling

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Arts and Culture, Chino Hills State Park, Insects, K-2, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science, STEAM

Seeing Nature Through Journaling Spend 45 minutes immersed in an educational encounter with nature, as you delve into the art of journaling, embracing the teachings it has to offer. Want to find more PORTS On-Demand Programs? Search the... Read MoreRead more about Seeing Nature Through Journaling

Hearst Castle In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Arts and Culture, Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, History, Oceans and Watersheds, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, People, Places, Plants, Science, STEAM

Hearst Castle In-Person Field Trip Explore Hearst Castle! Come explore this hilltop castle designed by the first licensed female architect in California, Julia Morgan. School groups will enjoy views of the coastline as they take the castle bus up the hillside of... Read MoreRead more about Hearst Castle In-Person Field Trip

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, History, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, People, Places, STEAM

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip Explore Old Town San Diego! Bring your students to explore the cultural history of Old Town San Diego. Guides will facilitate this fieldtrip with your group and spend time on interactive activities in the... Read MoreRead more about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip