Places Archives - PORTS Program

a palm tree fallen over on the beach with the palm fronds in the water.

Become a Climate Steward with Gaviota State Park!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, Gaviota State Beach, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Science

Become a Climate Steward with Gaviota State Park! Join us at Gaviota State Park as we examine how and why the climate of the Santa Barbara Channel is continuing to change. Throughout our program we will examine climate impacts, coastal erosion, watershed science,... Read MoreRead more about Become a Climate Steward with Gaviota State Park!

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

In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, Hendy Woods State Park, K-2, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, Places, Plants, Science

In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park Located in Anderson Valley, along Highway 128, Hendy Woods acts as a great stop for those traveling any distance from inland locations to reach the coast. Our educational... Read MoreRead more about In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park

Since Time Immemorial

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, History, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Sue-Meg State Park

Since Time Immemorial Join State Park Interpreter, Cochise Nez, for a 45-minute virtual walk-through of Sue-meg Village at Sue-meg State Park. Explore the Sweat House, Living House, and Dress House, and learn about Yurok culture and the significance of the people and... Read MoreRead more about Since Time Immemorial

The Water Cycle and California Water Project In-Person Field Trip!

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, History, PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips, Places, Plants, Science, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

The Water Cycle and California Water Project In-Person Field Trip! Explore the Water Cycle at Silverwood Lake SRA! During this two hour fieldtrip, students will learn where all of California’s water comes from, through the establishment of The California Water... Read MoreRead more about The Water Cycle and California Water Project In-Person Field Trip!