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Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals The Tule Elk State Natural Reserve protects a small herd of tule elk, an endemic California subspecies of elk once hunted nearly to extinction. Tule elk once dominated the deer and pronghorn population that... Read MoreRead more about Tule Elk: One of California’s Largest Land Mammals

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Hearst Castle at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, History, People, PORTS Programs

Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle During this 45-60 min program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the architecture of ancient civilizations. Statues such as the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet will transport students 3000 years back... Read MoreRead more about Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission

3-5, History, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission Experience a historical journey at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, where 4th grade classrooms can explore the history of California missions and the challenges faced by the Chumash people under Spanish rule. Located... Read MoreRead more about Step Back in Time at La Purisima Mission

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Guided In-Person Field Trip

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Blended-Access Field Trips, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Insects, K-2, People, Places, Science

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Guided In-Person Field Trip Explore Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Join us for a 2-3 hour guided field trip at Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Before your field trip, you will get to choose activities that will fit the unit standards... Read MoreRead more about Humboldt Redwoods State Park Guided In-Person Field Trip

Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish)

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs, San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish) Bienvenidos! This program explores Mexican Alta California and its people in a 40-minute discovery of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Students learn about aspects of Alta... Read MoreRead more about Day of Alta California at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (English or Spanish)