A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
A storyteller, science illustrator, field biologist, and teacher of cultural uses of plants and nature crafts. Tells and dramatizes tales of ocean, plant, and animals in the "old" days.
Extraordinary assembly presentations last 45-60 minutes. Ane works with individual classes as well.
Want a touch tank for your school? The Living Science Foundation brings live animals to your school or classroom. With over 20 years of service and experience LSF has grown to be an organization nationally recognized as an innovator and a leader in science out-reach education. Over these many years they have helped to inspire and educate over 2 million children, one by one.
Swim with the Sharks. Lurk with the Lions. Mingle with the Monkeys.
San Francisco Bay Area naturalist Ronn Storro-Patterson guides boat expeditions for school groups through wetland marshes in the delta, to watch gray whales off the coast, and to troll for fish and plankton in the bay.
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.
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.
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