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Bring your class to one of our State Parks and provide your students with an exceptional environment for learning!
California’s North Coast is a land rich in natural and cultural history, biological diversity and distinctive geology. Stewards has developed hands-on environmental education programs designed to enhance the environmental curriculum being taught in classrooms. Designed for school groups from pre-school through 12th grade; these programs are available for Armstrong Redwoods SNR, Sonoma Coast SP beaches and in the Willow Creek watershed near Jenner. For each location, we have a variety of educational aids available; including unique tours, on-site activities and follow-up lessons. The programs center around field trips led by our staff and State Parks volunteer docents who provide young people with an exceptional opportunity for learning about the unique local environment from the forest to the sea. Students come away from their experience with a great appreciation of our natural environment, and an understanding of the importance of practicing good stewardship.
Stewards also offers a multi-visit Forest to the Sea curriculum designed to take students on a journey from the forest at Armstrong Redwoods or Pomo Canyon. Here they learn about redwoods ecology. At the Fife Creek and/or Willow Creek watersheds they learn about the life cycle of salmon and what makes for a healthy environment for these anadromous fish. The journey then ends at Sonoma Coast where students learn about the marine ecosystem, and in particular, the amazing intertidal. Both the interdependence of these diverse ecosystems are stressed, as well as the importance of being good stewards of these environments.
Please note there are never any costs for Title 1 Schools or schools with 50%+ on free and reduced price lunch to participate in our programs and we provide funding for your transportation.
Contact [email protected] or call (707) 869-9177 ext.2 for more information.
Docent-led experiences are available for groups of 60 students or less.
Register early! Please register for your program at least 3-4 weeks before any planned visits requiring a docent. Scholarships may be available to cover transportation costs for school groups. Applications are available in School Group Forms on our website.
