A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Located on an undistrubed watershed along the shore of San Francisco Bay, China Camp has extensive wetland habitats. This area was first occupied by the Coast Miwok Indians. Spanish rancheros later settled here. Most recently it was a Chinese fishing village. There is a small museum that exhibits the history of China Camp. Docent-led tours are available.
The park is a wetland area along the Carquinez Straits between Benicia and Vallejo along Interstate 780.
Save The Bay’s Community-Based Restoration (CBR) Programs gives your class an opportunity to participate in hands-on restoration of San Francisco Bay habitats. While they're getting their hands dirty, students will learn about the ecology of wetland habitats, the role of native plants in a healthy ecosystem, and the current issues affecting the health of the Bay.
Since 1998, the Bay to Dunes Education Program has been providing young people (grades 2-12) with hands-on education exploring local bay, saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, coastal forest, beach and dune habitats. Cultural history is integrated into the curriculum to help students understand the relationship of humans, past and present, to the ecology of the area. Dune natural history and ecology including plant adaptations, geologic processes, and animal tracking will be covered.
This is one of the premier tidepooling spots in central California. There is an extensive shale reef rich with intertidal life adjacent to Agate Beach near Bolinas. This is also an ideal spot for picnics and beach exploration. There is limited access and no formal program.
Explore the wet and wonderful world of the Tilden Nature Area’s ponds—insects, amphibians, and more… All tours are guided by naturalists.
Come to LHS for some close encounters with creatures that live in ponds. Fish, frogs, turtles, salamanders, and crayfish are just some of the animals you'll meet and investigate in this workshop. Using nets, explore our outdoor pond where smaller forms of life, such as dragonfly nymphs, snails, and water boatmen, make their home.
The San Francisco Zoo has approximately 240 species of birds and mammals and 64 species of arthropods. The penguins and polar bear exhibits are good examples of polar seas animals. There is also an exhibit on sea otters. Tours are available by reservation from July through April.
This 377-acre reserve has a spectacular panorama that is excellent for a geographical overview of the bays and estuary habitat. Docent naturalists, spring hike series, and teacher education resources are available.
Walking trails offer bay vistas and exposed mudflats at low tides that are frequented by shorebirdds and nesting ospreys. A shuttle is avaiable to bring you to a large fishing pier where local anglers bring in the day's catch.
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