Day Programs

Our Day Programs offer an environmental experience for the lower elementary grades (K-4). Day Programs are two hours in length and are available September through December. All attendees are charged on a per person basis. The program is limited to teachers, students enrolled in the class and parent chaperones. Be aware that younger siblings will not be allowed in the program due to insurance issues. Please call (805) 782-7336 or email Amie Linscott to arrange your reservation.

Program Descriptions

Grade K - Discovery Hike
Main Concept: Living and non-living components in the environment can be observed, described, and classified using the senses. Students identify different groups of plants and animals. They visit the pond habitat, the garden, the wildlife museum, the science lab, the adaptations lab and hike the creek trail. Hike Outline and Standards Correlation

Grade 1 - Big Blue Marble
Main Concept: An ecosystem is made up of many habitats in which groups of living things can be observed. Students identify and compare various habitats, describe food chains and identify and compare living and non-living components of an ecosystem. They visit the pond, wildlife museum, science lab, habitat room, raptor center, and hike along the creek. Hike Outline and Standards Correlation

Grade 2 - Our Changing Planet
Main Concept: Living and non-living components in the environment go through cycles and patterns of change. Students learn about cycles within the plant and animal kingdoms and the physical world. They will describe the water cycle and identify seasons. They visit the pond, garden, wildlife museum, science lab, insect room and hike along the creek. Hike Outline and Standards Correlation

Grade 3 - Chumash Life
Main Concept: All civilizations have similarities that effect their surrounding environment. Through discussion, observation and participation in representative Chumash activities, the student will gain awareness and appreciation for the native peoples use of plants, animals, and other natural resources. Hike Outline and Pre-lessons

Grade 4 - Changing California
Main Concept: To understand cultural and environmental changes that occurred as a result of people living in and migrating to California in search of natural resources. Hike Outline and Standards Correlation

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