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?

State Park Interpreter standing in front of tablet on tripod with salt marsh behind her. Read more about Salt Marsh Secrets (3-5th) at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Salt Marsh Secrets (3-5th) at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

3-5, Animals, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Salt Marsh Secrets (3-5th) at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve In this program, students will discover salt marsh plant and animal species using observational skills, movement, and nature journaling techniques. We’ll focus on the plants’ adaptations... Read MoreRead more about Salt Marsh Secrets (3-5th) at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

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!

Crystal Cove Tidepools Read more about Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area

3-5, Animals, Crystal Cove State Park, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS Programs, Science

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area Let’s explore the tidepools of Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area! We’ll learn about a unique habitat and the amazing adaptations animals use to survive where... Read MoreRead more about Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area

Gaviota Coast Read more about Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas

Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Gaviota State Beach, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas Join us along the Gaviota Coast to discover the importance of marine protected areas (MPA’s)! Throughout our program, we will examine a number of species likely to benefit from the MPAs, and explore the diverse... Read MoreRead more about Underwater Creatures of the Marine Protected Areas