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Salmon in the Trees

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Salmon in the Trees Did you know there are salmon in the trees? Sketch what you think that means! Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi and Salmontha the salmon at Mendocino Headlands State Park to go on the migration of a lifetime! Discover how salmon make... Read MoreRead more about Salmon in the Trees

Program presenter holding a strand of kelp with the ocean in the background

Help the Kelp!

6-8, 9-12, Animals, Climate, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Help the Kelp! How can we help the kelp? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi at Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore kelp forest recovery in northern California! In this program, we will learn about kelp forest ecology, the role of keystone species... Read MoreRead more about Help the Kelp!

Water level view of the Big River estuary.

Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, K-2, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, Places, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea What is a marine protected area (MPA)? Why is the Big River estuary an MPA? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi at Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore the Big River estuary! In this program, we will learn about the... Read MoreRead more about Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea

Park Interpreter standing next to tablet on tripod at Chino Hills State Park

Wild Adaptations

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, Climate, Insects, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Wild Adaptations Explore plant and animal adaptations within different five habitats. In this 45-minute virtual visit, students will learn about habitats found throughout the Southern California region and which animal and plant adaptations are a proven benefit to... Read MoreRead more about Wild Adaptations

Desert Adaptations: The Game Show!

3-5, Animals, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, PORTS Programs, Science, STEAM

Desert Adaptations: The Game Show! Classmates compete to create an imaginary animal that can survive in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Solve riddles, guess words, and spin your way to survival! Recommended for grades 3-5 with a focus on NGSS 4-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1. Want to... Read MoreRead more about Desert Adaptations: The Game Show!