A great white shark smiles for the camera. Read more about Sharks: Fact or Fiction?

Sharks: Fact or Fiction?

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, Climate, History, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science

Sharks: Fact or Fiction? Through a fun and interactive program, students will identify facts from misconceptions about one of the ocean’s most interesting predators, sharks! While debunking misconceptions, we will explore shark physiology, hunting, adaptations,... Read MoreRead more about Sharks: Fact or Fiction?

Black and white photo of a gentleman using a long stick to pull tar from a barrel. Read more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Carpinteria State Beach, Climate, History, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance! Let’s discover the active tar seeps at Carpinteria State Beach! Students will learn about why and how tar continues to seep on our coast. We will then observe a series of historical or modern scenes of tar and discuss and decide whether this... Read MoreRead more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

Hendy Woods State Park Read more about Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change: (Recommended for grades 5th-12th) As the keepers of a complex ecosystem, the coast redwoods interact with our Earth cycles in many ways. Even as resilient as the redwoods are, they... Read MoreRead more about Redwoods, Earth Cycles and Climate Change

Hendy Woods Adaptations Guide Tour Read more about Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations

Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations Towering above all else that grows in nature, the coast redwood is a marvel among trees. Able to survive for over 2,000 years, these gentle giants display a wealth of adaptations that allow them to thrive in the Pacific Northwest.... Read MoreRead more about Redwood Anatomy and Adaptations