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Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area

3-5, Animals, K-2, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science, Van Damme State Park

Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area Join us on a virtual field trip to the Mendocino Coast Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to learn about tide pool habitats, the anatomy of a sea star, and the incredible adaptations Ochre Sea Stars use to... Read MoreRead more about Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area

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

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!

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Exploring Tall Trees

3-5, 6-8, K-2, Places, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Science

Exploring Tall Trees Explore Redwood Ecology at Prairie Creek Redwood State Park! Want to find more PORTS On-Demand Programs? Search the... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Tall Trees

Cedar Springs History In-Person Field Trip at Silverwood Lake!

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

Cedar Springs History In-Person Field Trip at Silverwood Lake! Explore the history of Cedar Springs at Silverwood Lake SRA! This 2 hour program would feature a walk through our Nature Center, Apple Orchard and finishing up and our Campfire Center. We will discuss... Read MoreRead more about Cedar Springs History In-Person Field Trip at Silverwood Lake!