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FIELD TRIPS RELATED TO THE OCEAN SCIENCES

Kindergarten through Grade Twelve

COSEE-West Program
Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-West

Supported by the National Science Foundation

Available as a PDF file with active web links at


http://www.usc.edu/org/cosee-west/resources.html

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INTRODUCTION
This compilation of field trips and resources related to the ocean sciences is designed
for student, teacher and parent use.

The Guide includes


Field trip sites between San Diego and Santa Cruz
Appendix A: California Environmental Organizations and Programs
Appendix B: Wetlands of California.

The enclosed list of field trip organizations, contacts and brief descriptive summaries
should be used as an overview. Interested field trip participants must contact the field
trip organizations to obtain cost of visit, hours of operation, specific location,
availability of programs and instructional materials as well as appropriateness to
individual, small groups, or class involvement.

NOTE: On a PC, access any web site by pressing the Ctrl key at the same time you
click on its address. On a Mac the links are active simply by clicking on the address if
the file is opened with Acrobat.

For an extensive guide to California sites farther north, visit the Habitat pages on the
Lawrence Hall of Sciences MARE web site,
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/mare/oiresources/index.html.

Please contact the COSEE co-Directors, Ms. Peggy Hamner at phamner@ucla.edu or


Dr. Judith Lemus at jdlemus@usc.edu, to comment on this Guide, to add (or correct)
information concerning these field trips, or to suggest additional sites/organizations.

Periodically visit our web site, www.usc.edu/org/cosee-west, to download the newest


version of the Guide as it is improved with feedback from our users. The revision date
will be at the bottom of the Guides cover.

Grateful acknowledgement is expressed to Gayle Adler for preparation of the initial


entries and to all those who have added information to the Guide.

COSEE-West Staff
University of California Los Angeles University of Southern California
Dr. William Hamner Dr. Anthony Michaels
Dr. Peggy Fong Dr. Linda Duguay
Ms. Peggy Hamner Dr. Judith Lemus
Dr. Sid Sitkoff Ms. Lynn Whitley
Ms. Gwen Noda Ms. Jane Lee

COSEE-West is a joint UCLA-USC program funded by the National Science Foundation,


Awards No. OCE-0215497, OCE-0215506 and OCE- 07-53224.

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FIELD TRIPS RELATED TO THE OCEAN SCIENCES


FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

American www.acs-LA.org Whale watching trips: Grades K-12


Cetacean Educational Programs: 310-548-6279 Free in-class lecture with whale watch
Society Whalewatch Reservations/Lectures: field trip
310-548-8397 Free curriculum and teaching materials:
San Pedro L.A. Chapter www.acsonline.org
P.O. Box 1208
San Pedro, CA 90733 Meeting on last Tuesday of each month
at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to present
educational programs

American http://www.americanpride.org/ Whale watching, overnight marine


Heritage (714) 970-8801 science programs to Catalina Island,
Marine Fax (714) 970-8474 summer camps, public sails and aritime
Institute theamericanpride@aol.com historical programs aboard the historic
Rainbow Harbor, Dock 3 Tallship American Pride.
Long Beach Long Beach, CA K-College
(Tall Ship)

Aquarium of www.aquariumofpacific.org Public lectures and exhibits


the Pacific 562-951-1630 Various grade level programs on site
888-826-7257 Aquarium on Wheels takes marine life
Long Beach Fax: 562-951-1629 with hands-on exploration directly to
100 Aquarium Way schools
Long Beach, CA 90802

Aquatic http://www.aquaticadventures.org/ Elementary & middle school programs


Adventures 858.488.3849 (free to low income schools);
Fax: 858.488.4265 student mentoring programs;
San Diego Aquatic Adventures Science Education summer camps
Foundation community volunteer programs
1010 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109

Birch http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ School programs (pre-K12)


Aquarium (858) 534-FISH Summer camps
fax: (858) 534-7114 Teacher workshops
La Jolla aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu Public exhibits
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Boojum www.boojum.org multi-day outdoor education programs


Institute Jeff Baierlein, Executive Director for school groups and other
Phone (760) 228-2311 x11 organizations.
Channel Fax (760) 228-1994 Students explore marine and terrestrial
Islands info@boojum.org environments through sea kayaking,
National Park hiking, camping, field science
P.O. Box 711 investigations and more.
Elkhorn Pioneertown, CA 92268 Participants develop life skills and
Slough environmental citizenship through
experiential education.
Point Reyes
National
Seashore

Cabrillo High http://cabrilloaquarium.org/ Exhibits of live marine organisms,


School Head Curator Mark Rapoza, presentations at local schools on
Aquarium e-mail:sharkboy111@hotmail.com various habitats; online virtual tour
Lompoc (805)-742-2888 (Students in the Tourism course at the
School manage most of the Aquarium's
activities.)

Cabrillo www.cabrilloaq.org Dedicated to promoting appreciation,


Marine 310-548-7562 knowledge and conservation of marine
Aquarium Fax: 310-548-2649 life: Grades K-12
3720 Stephen White Dr. Sea Search marine workshops:
San Pedro San Pedro, CA 90731 Grades preK-adult
Ocean Outreach classroom
programs: Grades preK-8
Aquarium tours
Whale watching trips

California www.californiasciencecenter.org Educational exhibits with hands-on


Science 323-SCI-ENCE learning in science, math and
Center Group trip info: 213-744-2019 technology: Grades K-12
(California Educational Programs: 213-744-7444 Summer camp programs: Grades K-12
Museum of I-Max: 213-744-7400 I-Max (large screen films)
Science and Explore Store: 213-744-7422
Industry) 700 State Dr.
L.A., CA 90037
Los Angeles

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

California www.coastforyou.org State agency to protect Californias


Coastal 800-COAST-4U coastal marine resources
Commission Education Dept: 415-904-5200 (voice) Teaches children to be stewards of our
Fax: 415-904-5216 beaches and oceans
Various Education Coordinator: 415-597-5888 Teaches curricular materials: Gr 3-8
locations, Call for program fees (949-640-0286)
including Activity guide, Waves, Wetlands and
Upper Public Education Department Watersheds, can be ordered online at
Newport Bay email: Coast4u@coastal.ca.gov no cost.
45 Freemont St., Ste. 2000 Upper Newport Bay Habitat:
San Francisco, CA 94105 Grades 6-12
State Science Standards emphasized.
Upper Newport Bay Habitat Native plant restoration any age
Matthew J. Yurko Kayaking trips, scientific lectures, bird-
Restoration Education Coordinator watching: Grades 6-12
949-640-0286
myurko@coastal.ca.gov

Catalina www.guideddiscoveries.org/cimisite/school. Outdoor educational program,


Island Marine htm operated by guided discoveries.
Institute 800-645-1423 Students explore the marine and
(CIMI) 909-625-6194 terrestrial environments using hands-on
P.O. Box 1360 learning, laboratory activities, field
Catalina Claremont, CA 91711 equipment, snorkeling excursions, flat-
Island top boat cruises, kayaking and ecology
hikes:
Grades 4-12

Center for www.mar3ine.org/centerformarinestudies.htm educational partner of the Marine


Marine Jeanine Mauch Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur
Science 310-547-9888 Hands-on activities in classroom
Studies at E-mail: jmauch@lausd.k12.ca.us laboratory, grades 4 & up
Fort Tours of the marine mammal and
MacArthur Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, CA seabird rescue centers, preK-university:

San Pedro

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Channel http://channelislands.noaa.gov Classroom materials and online K-12


Islands Julie Bursek educational activities
National Ventura/Oxnard Education Coordinator whale watching cruises
Marine 805.382.6149 ext. 101 diving cruises
Sanctuary e-mail: Julie.Bursek@noaa.gov professional development workshops
Laura Francis, Santa Barbara Education for educators,
Santa Coordinator ranging from rocky intertidal
Barbara & 805.966.7107 ext. 473 monitoring to building
Ventura e-mail: Laura.Francis@noaa.gov Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)
Visitor Center Various educational programs
113 Harbor Way, 4th floor
Santa Barbara, CA. 93109
805-884-1475

Crystal Cove www.crystalcovestatepark.com/ Educational programs for school


State Park e-mail: crystalcv@fea.net groups, drawing from the areas of
off Pacific Coast Highway between Corona Science, Ecology, History, Social
Laguna del Mar and Laguna Beach Studies, and Physical Education (no
cost, except for tidepool walk);
docent led tours

Fort Jeanine Mauch 3- day, 2- night residence program;


MacArthur (310) 547-9888 classroom marine science exercises
Marine e-mail: jmauch@lausd.k12.ca.us tidepool/beach activities
Science boat trip
Program Stephanie Rizzi (310) 3936263 Ext. 23 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium wet lab
activities
San Pedro Henry Ortiz Grades 4-12
(310) 390 2441 Free only to LAUSD classes
E-mail: Henry.Ortiz@lausd.net Fee-based, other Districts

Friends of www.ballonafriends.org Educational and service-learning


Ballona Kelly Rose, Programs Director programs on site at the last remaining
Wetlands (310) 739-8613 coastal wetland in Los Angeles
e-mail: ecorestoration@verizon.net Programs focus on salt marsh and
Marina del coastal dunes ecology, unique habitats,
Rey cultural history, and environmental
stewardship.
Can be tailored to fit coursework
goals.K-12 through college classes

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Friends of http://www.elephantseal.org Call the FES office in advance to have


the Elephant 805-924-1628 docents on hand to assist school
Seal fes@elephantseal.org groups.
Elephant 250 San Simeon Ave. Suite 3B Informal visits: Docents available to
seal San Simeon, CA 93452 answer questions. Vista point has
sanctuary at educational and interpretive signs
Piedras
Blancas
(near San
Simeon)

Eaton http://www.ecnca.org/ Watershed programs


Canyon 626-398-5420 Children 5 years & up
Pasadena 1750 North Altadena Drive
Pasadena, California 91107

Hyperion http://lacity.org/san/htp-tours.htm Tour of sewage water treatment


Treatment 310-648-5363 process (free):
Plant Nancy Carr Grades 4-12

Playa del
Rey

Inside the www.insidetheoutdoors.org Full day and half day field trips to 13
Outdoors TEL (714) 708-3885 sites around Orange County.
FAX (714) 649-0162 Gr. K-7: In-class 1- hour Traveling
Orange 200 Kalmus Dr. Scientist programs;
County P.O. Box 9050 Gr. 5-6: Week long Outdoor Science
Costa Mesa, CA 92628 School programs in San Bernardino
insidetheoutdoors@ocde.us Mountains.
Pre and post trip teaching materials
available online. Funding available for
qualified schools.

Island http://islandpackers.com School field trips to the Channel Islands


Packers (805) 642-1393 Whale watching cruises
Fax (805) 642-6573 Special charters
Oxnard & E-mail: info@islandpackers.com
Ventura Ventura Harbor
1691 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, CA 93001
and
Channel Islands Harbor
3600 S. Harbor, Oxnard, CA 93035

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Key to the www.healthebay.org/key2sea/ Classroom activities about watershed


Sea 800-heal-bay stewardship, stormwater pollution
prevention and marine conservation;
Los Angeles field trip to marine science center;
area Free advance training for teachers
along with standards-based curriculum
Grades K-5

Leo Carrillo (818) 880-0350 (general information) Tidepool workshops for teachers
State Beach 805-488-1827 (school groups) Field trips for classrooms:
35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway Grades K-9
Malibu Malibu, CA 90265

Long Beach www.longbeachmarineinst.com/ Field trips aboard ship, to Catalina,


Marine (562) 431-7156 school programs,
Institute email: info@longbeachmarineinst.com summer camps.
Box 281, 6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Preschool to adult
Long Beach Long Beach, CA 90803

Los Angeles For both, contact Gary Widdison, Floating Lab Boat Program: shipboard
Co. Office of Consultant, Outdoor and Marine Science program for schools
Education tel. 562-922-6889; e-mail: Departs from Rainbow Harbor, Long
widdison_gary@lacoe.edu Beach
Long Beach Fax: 562-401-5405 L.A. County Outdoor Science School
& Malibu 9300 Imperial Highway, Clarke Bldg Malibu
Downey, CA 90266 outdoor science school in Little
Sycamore Canyon, n. of Malibu:
lessons on riparian and intertidal
ecosystems

Los Angeles www.ladwp.com Tree planting and educational


Dept. of 213-367-1342 programs, green LA poster and
Water and Walter Zeisl multimedia contest, science bowl,
Power Fax: 213-367-1434 learning about water, energy and the
111 N. Hope St. environment
Los Angeles L.A., CA 90012 Teacher workshops covering science
and technology related to water, energy
and environmental issues, Adopt-a-
school field trips, intern programs, etc:
Grades K-12

Los Angeles www.lamitopsail.org/index.asp Square rigged sailing ships; day


Maritime (310)-833-6055 sails, overnight trips for schools, public;
Institute Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street Volunteer program
San Pedro, CA 90731
San Pedro

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TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Los Angeles www.lamaritimemuseum.org/ creates an awareness & appreciation


Maritime 310-548-2900 of the maritime history of coastal
Museum Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street California, with an emphasis on the
San Pedro, CA 90731 people and institutions of the port city of
San Pedro Los Angeles.
Public exhibits; no formal education
programs
Tours in English & Spanish

Los Angeles www.ibrrc.org/so_cal_center.html One of the countrys largest oiled


Oiled Bird (310) 514-2573 wildlife treatment facilities; Two large
Care & Fax: (310) 514-8219 classrooms with lab & computer
Education E-mail: so_cal_center@ibrrc.org capability;
Center at 3601 S. Gaffey Street Visitors view animal care and a
Fort San Pedro, 91006 seabird treatment demonstration with
MacArthur US mail: PO Box 2816, Fort MacArthur stranded seabird species;
Station San Pedro, CA 90731 staff & volunteers provide information.
San Pedro Tours arranged through the Center for
Marine Studies (see CMS entry).

Los Angeles www.lazoo.org/ Exhibits include marine animals


Zoo and (323) 644-4211 for reservations Self-directed field trips
Botanical E-mail: webmaster@lazoo.org Docent guided field trips
Gardens Public and school programs
5333 Zoo Drive
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498
Los Angeles

Malibu www.rcdsmm.org Students monitor water quality, use


Lagoon Resource Conservation District of the Santa binoculars to observe birds and their
Monica Mountains feeding strategies and examine fish and
Malibu (310) 455-1030 ext. 103 bird structure adaptations to the
122 N. Topanga Blvd. estuarine environment
Topanga CA 90290 Microscopes are used to study
plankton and sediments. Students learn
about the human impact on wetlands.
The site can accommodate
wheelchairs:
Grades 3-12

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Marine http://www.mar3ine.org/aboutmmcc.htm Hospital for ill, injured and orphaned


Mammal (310) 548-5677 marine mammals; treats & releases
Care Center Group tours: 310-547-9888 rescued CA sea lions, northern
at Fort Fax: 310-548-6394 elephant seals, harbor seals and
MacArthur E-mail: FortMacCLs@aol.com northern fur seals
3601 S. Gaffey Street Visitors view animal care; staff &
San Pedro San Pedro, CA 90731 volunteers provide information. Tours
are arranged through the Center for
Marine Studies (see CMS entry).

Monterey www.mbayaq.org/ Mission: to inspire conservation of the


Bay school field trip applications on line oceans.
Aquarium 831-648-4850 Free field trips with planning guides,
886 Cannery Row grades K-12
Monterey Monterey, California 93940 teacher workshops
online educational materials

Monterey http://montereybay.noaa.gov Classroom materials and online K-12


Bay National Dawn Hayes, Education Coordinator educational activities
Marine 831.647.4256 Professional development workshops
Sanctuary 299 Foam Street for educators
Monterey, CA 93940 Various educational programs
Monterey

Natural www.nhm.org Displays of dinosaurs, marine life,


History 213-763-3333 mammals, birds, insects, minerals and
Museum of 323-342-1342 gems
Los Angeles 900 Exposition Blvd. Field trips, lectures, workshops and
County Los Angeles, CA 90007 summer programs
Mobile labs that come to LAUSD middle
Los Angeles schools: Earth, Sea and Sky mobile
labs
Grades K-12, adult

Ocean http://oceanfutures.org/ Catalina Island Family Camps:


Futures Santa Barbara, CA residential & outdoor school programs,
Society For Catalina Island Family Camps grades 4-12 (CELP Camp,
www.catalinaislandcamps.com/ www.celp.net/), summer resident camp
Catalina 800-696-CAMP for boys and girls entering grades 3
Island & E-mail: info@catalinaislandcamps.com through 11
Santa for Ambassadors program "Ambassadors of the Environment"
Barbara www.aote.org program promotes sustainable living
(805) 899-8899, x 113 and ties in kelp forests, coral reefs, etc
Contact: Holly Lohuis with multi-day camps for school groups,
<hlohuis@oceanfutures.org> families at El Capitan Ranch, N of
Santa Barbara

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TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Ocean www.ocean-institute.org/ preK-12 student & teacher programs,


Institute 949-496-2274 public programs
e-mail: oi@ocean-institute.org exhibits
Dana Point 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr. overnight field trips
Dana Point, CA 92629 shipboard labs
online lesson plans

Pacific www.pacificmmc.org/ Field trips include a guided tour of the


Marine (949) 494-3050 animal care facility, a slide show
Mammal To schedule group presentation, e-mail presentation of the typical animals and
Center tours@pacificmmc.org medical conditions treated, and an
20612 Laguna Canyon Rd. opportunity to visit animals being
Laguna Laguna Beach, CA rehabilitated in outdoor pools.
Beach Summer day camp for children aged
8-12.
Guest speakers for schools

Page www.tarpits.org Exhibits display Los Angeles 40,000


Museum 323-857-6300 ext. 112 years ago. Emphasizes the animals and
Fax: 323-933-3974 birds of that era
Los Angeles 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Students explore the Museum
Los .Angeles., CA 90036 laboratory and learn about paleontology
Online teachers guide

Roundhouse www.roundhousemb.com/ Hands-on exhibits of local marine


Marine 310-379-8117 organisms
Studies Lab Fax: 310-937-9366 Classes for K-12. On site & field
and e-mail: roundhouse.aquarium@verizon.net studies.
Aquarium, PO Box 1 Summer Camp programs in July &
Oceanogr. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 August.
Teaching Open to the public, free,
Stations., M-F, 3-sunset; S&S, 10- sunset
Inc. (OTS) (See website or call for more details.)

Manhattan
Beach

San Elijo www.sanelijo.org/index.htm/ Docent-led walks tailored to teachers'


Lagoon Education Director: 760-436-3944 needs. Topics: wetlands, watersheds,
Conservancy e-mail: mab4@sanelijo.org water quality, bird life and migration,
760-436-3944 rare & endangered species, sensitive
Encinitas Fax: 760-944-9606 habitats, plants, and the Kumeyaay.
P.O. Box 230634 Primarily for elementary school but also
Encinitas, CA 92023 can be tailored to middle and high
schools

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ORGANIZA-
TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Santa www.sbmm.org/ Tours, instructional classes,


Barbara (805) 962-8404 active participation in the Jason
Maritime education program: sgriesmer@sbmm.org Program (an interactive, science-based,
Museum 113 Harbor Way Suite 190 educational experience for students and
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 teachers)
Santa
Barbara

Santa www.healthebay.org/smpa/ Exhibits of local marine organisms


Monica Pier 310-393-6149 Hands-on marine science activities at
Aquarium the Center and on the beach:
Public & pre-K-grade 12 (classes
Santa emphasize grades 1 - 8)
Monica

SEA Lab www.lacorps.org/Index_SEALAB2.html School field trips


School group programs: 310-318-7438 touch tank tours, beach explorations,
Redondo Volunteer opportunities: 310-318-7458 etc:
1021 North Harbor Drive downloadable lesson plans
Redondo, CA 90277 Traveling Tidepool school-site
program
Grades preK-12

Sea World www.seaworld.org/education- Educational program to introduce


San Diego programs/swc/index.htm students to marine life
800-380-3203 Pre- and post-field trip instructional
San Diego Fax: 619-226-3834 materials that are activity based;
500 Sea World Drive resident camps and teachers guides
San Diego, CA 92109 Grades K-12

r/v Sea www.ioe.ucla.edu/seaworld/ Cruising Classroom - Ship-board


World UCLA e-mail: seaworld@ioe.ucla.edu ocean lab with hands-on activities,
(UCLAs 310-267-5352 based at Marina Del Rey:
ship) Institute of the Environment Grades 4-12, college, organizations
UCLA
Marina del
Rey

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ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Sepulveda www.rcdsmm.org Students learn about the basins


Basin Wildlife Resource Conservation District of the Santa newly created wetland which receives
Area Monica Mountains reclaimed water for wildlife
310-455-1030 ext. 103 Students monitor water temperature,
Van Nuys 122 N. Topanga Blvd. pH, etc. from inlet to outlet. Binoculars
Topanga CA 90290 are provided to observe migratory and
resident birds
Students use microscopes and hand
lenses to study planktonic life in the
lake. Ecology walks are suitable for
wheelchairs

Seymour http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/ K-12 student & teacher programs,


Center at (831) 459-3800 (School Youth public programs
Long Marine Programs) Organized around the process of
Lab 100 Shaffer Road how scientists do their work, the
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 aquarium exhibits look like a working
Santa Cruz marine laboratory with exposed
seawater pipes and valves. Many of the
tanks are laboratory-like, not habitat
tanks.

Southern http://www.scmi.us/ Demonstration cruises aboard marine


California 310-519-3172 research boat followed by hands-on
Marine Fax: 310-519-1054 laboratory classes. Oceanographic
Institute Carrie Wolfe, Programs Director equipment available, e.g. fish trawl,
cwolfe@csulb.edu water quality testing equipment.
Terminal A small aquarium is set up for students
Island 820 South Seaside Ave. not able to go on boats.
Terminal Island, CA 90731 Students in grade 5 & higher

Tall Ship 800-645-1423 Sail training, marine biology and


Expeditions oceanography:
Grades 4-12
Various
locations

Tijuana www.tijuanaestuary.com/visitors_center.asp interactive, hands-on, thematic,


Estuary 619-575-3614 bilingual, environmental education;
Visitor Fax 619-575-6913 free visits to K-12 school groups & other
Center youth groups;
301 Caspian Way free programs for ages 7-12;
Imperial Imperial Beach, CA 91932 evening public speaker series
Beach

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TION & CONTACT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
SITE(S)

Ty Warner www.sbnature.org/seacenter/ Marine exhibits and aquariums


Sea Center 805-682-4711 K-12 school programs
211 Stearns Wharf volunteer program
Santa Santa Barbara, California, 93105
Barbara

Research http://www.msi.ucsb.edu/ Aquarium & touch tank tours;


Experience email to: outreach@msi.ucsb.edu with the Mobile REEF program
and subject line reading
Education SUBJECT: REEF Request
Facility or call 805-893-8765.
(REEF) Mobile REEF program:
Santa Program Manager, Scott Simon,
Barbara 805-893-8765 or simon@msi.ucsb.edu
Marine Science Institute
UC Santa Barbara

USC Wrigley http://wrigley.usc.edu/education/ Various marine biology excursions and


Marine Katie Boutillier activities, including snorkeling, kayaking
Science 310-510-4015 and lab investigations for grades 4-12.
Center e-mail: boutilli@usc.edu Retreats and workshops for teachers
Online Island Explorers curriculum
Catalina for grades 4-5 available at
Island http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/IELess
ons/IELessons.html

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Appendix A. California Environmental Organizations and Programs*
* most entries are from Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: California Coastal Commission Science Activity Guide

The following is a brief list of organizations that offer many environmental education programs related to the coast
and ocean. They may provide tours, field trips, workshops, informational material, expert advice and more. While
they are organized by region, most provide resources of interest to educators throughout the state. Check out their
websites or call for information. For an up-to-date, more extensive list of organizations, along with detailed
information about their programs, visit the California Coastal Commissions Marine, Coastal & Watershed
Resource Directory at www.coastforyou.org.

STATEWIDE
Adopt-A-Watershed California Department of California State Parks
P.O. Box 1850 Conservation 1416 Ninth Street
Hayfork, CA 96041 California Geological Survey Sacramento, CA 95814
(530) 628-5334 801 K Street, MS 12-30 (800)777-0369
www.adopt-a- Sacramento, CA 95814 www.parks.ca.gov
watershed.org (916)445-1825
www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs California State Parks
Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Foundation California Department of Fish 800 College Avenue
148 Marina Drive and Game P.O. Box 548
Long Beach, CA 90803 1416 Ninth Street, 12th Floor Kentfield, CA 94914
(562)598-4889 Sacramento, CA 95814-5511 (415)258-9975
www.algalita.org (916)445-0411 www.calparks.org
www.dfg.ca.gov/coned/ind
American Cetacean Society ex.html California Regional
P.O. Box 1391 Environmental Education
San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 California Department of Water Community (CREEC) Network
(310)548-6279 Resources www.creec.org/
www.acsonline.org 1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 Keep California Beautiful
California Academy of Sciences (916)653-5791 3914 Murphy Canyon Road,
55 Concourse Drive www.dwr.water.ca.gov Suite A-218
Golden Gate Park San Diego, CA 92123
San Francisco, CA 94118 California Integrated Waste (858)505-9936
(415)321-8000 Management Board www.keepcaliforniabeautif
www.calacademy.org Office of Integrated Education ul.com
California Coastal Commission 1001 I Street, MS #14A
45 Fremont Street, Suite 2000 P.O. Box 4025 National Marine Sanctuaries:
San Francisco, CA 94105-2219 Sacramento, CA 95812-4025 LiMPETS
(800)Coast-4U (916)341-6000 NOAA's National Marine
www.coastforyou.org www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools Sanctuaries
California Native Plant Society 735 State Street, Suite 617
California Coastkeepers 2707 K Street, Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Alliance Sacramento, CA 95816 Phone 805.963.3341
Linda Sheehan (916)447-2677
Executive Director www.cnps.org Claire Johnson, Program
P.O. Box 3156 Manager, Email
Fremont, CA 94539 claire.johnson@noaa.gov
(510) 770-9764 http://limpets.noaa.gov/welcome
www.cacoastkeeper.org/ .html
California Environmental Organizations and Programs

River of Words Mendocino Environmental City of Berkeley


2547 8th Street, Suite 13B Center Shorebird Nature Center
Berkeley, CA 94710 106 West Standley Street 160 University Ave.
(510)548-7636 Ukiah, CA 95482 Berkeley, CA 94710
www.riverofwords.org (707)468-1660 (510)644-8623
www.mecgrassroots.org www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ma
Surfrider Foundation rina
P.O. Box 6010 Northcoast Environmental
San Clemente, CA 92674-6010 Center Community Resources for
(949)492-8170 575 H Street Science
www.surfrider.org Arcata, CA 95521 1375 Adg St.
(707)822-6918 Berkeley, CA 94702
The Marine Mammal Center www.necandeconews.to (510)645-6433
Marin Headlands www.crscience.org
1065 Fort Cronkhite Stewards of the Coast and
Sausalito, CA 94965 Redwoods Cordell Bank National Marine
(415)289-7325 P.O. Box 221 Sanctuary
www.marinemammalcente Duncan Mills, CA 95430 P.O. Box 159
r.org (707)865-0180 Olen, CA 94950
www.stewardsofslavianka. (415)663-0314
The Ocean Conservancy org www.cordellbank.noaa.gov
1725 De Sales Street, NW, #600
Washington, DC 90036 Coyote Point Museum for
(202)429-5609 SAN FRANCISCO BAY Environmental Education
www.oceanconservancy.org 1651 Coyote Point Dr.
AREA San Mateo, CA 94401
U.S. Geological Survey (650)342-7755
Marine and Coastal Issues Aquarium of the Bay www.coyoteptmuseum.org
345 Middlefield Road, MS 999 Embarcadero at Beach St.
Menlo Park, CA 94025 San Francisco, CA 94133
(650)329-5042 (888)SEA-DIVE Crissy Field Center
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/ www.aquariumofthebay.com 603 Mason at Halleck
The Presidio
Water Education Foundation The Watershed Project San Francisco, CA 94129
717 K Street, Suite 317 Richmond Field Station (415)561-7690
Sacramento, CA 95814 1327 S. 46th St. #155 www.crissyfield.org
(916)444-6240 Richmond, CA 94804
www.watereducation.org (510)231-5655 Don Edwards San Francisco
www.thewatershedproject. Bay National Wildlife Refuge
org P.O. Box 524
NORTH COAST Tiburon Audubon Center
Newark, CA 94560
(510)792-0222
376 Greenwood Beach Rd. www.fws.gov/pacific/desfb
Friends of the Dunes
Tiburon, CA 94920 ay/
P.O. Box 186
(415)388-2524 East Bay Regional Park District
Arcata, CA 95518
www.tiburonaudubon.org P.O. Box 5381
(707)444-1397
www.friendsofthedunes.org Oakland, CA 94605
Bay Model Association (510)562-PARK
Mattole Restoration Council 2100 Bridgeway www.ebparks.org
P.O. Box 160 Sausalito, CA 94965
Petrolia, CA 95558 (415)332-1851 Environmental Education
(707)629-3514 www.baymodel.org Council of Marin
www.mattole.org 1005 A St. Suite 202
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-4908
www.eecom.net
California Environmental Organizations and Programs

Environmental Volunteers Point Reyes Bird Observatory Environmental Center of San


3921 East Bayshore Rd. 4990 Shoreline Highway Luis Obispo
Palo Alto, CA 94303 Stinson Beach, CA 94970 1204 Nipomo St.
(650)961-0545 (415)868-0655 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
www.evols.org www.prbo.org (805)544-1777
www.ecoslo.org
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Save the Bay
Association 350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite Marine Advanced Technology
The Presidio 900 Education (MATE) Center
P.O. Box 29386 Oakland, CA 94612 Monterey Peninsula College
San Francisco, CA 94129 (510)452-9261 980 Fremont St.
(415)561-6625 www.savesfbay.org Monterey, CA 93940
www.farallones.org (831)645-1393
www.marinetech.org
Gulf of the Farallones National CENTRAL COAST
Marine Sanctuary Monterey Bay Aquarium
Fort Mason, Bldg. 201 Camp SEA Lab 886 Cannery Row
San Francisco, CA 94123 100 Campus Center, Bldg. 42 Monterey, CA 93940
(415)561-6622 Seaside, CA 93955 (831)648-4800
www.gfnms.nos.noaa.gov (831)582-3681 www.montereybayaquariu
www.sealabmontereybay.org m.org
Headlands Institute
GGNRA, Bldg. 1033 Central Coast Salmon Monterey Bay National Marine
Sausalito, CA 94965 Enhancement Sanctuary
(415)332-5771 P.O. Box 277 299 Foam St.
www.yni.org/hi Avila Beach, CA 93424 Monterey, CA 93940
(805)473-8221 (831)647-4201
Kids for the Bay www.centralcoastsalmon.com www.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov
1771 Alcatraz Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703 Coastal Watershed Council Morro Bay National Estuary
(510)985-1602 903 Pacific Ave., Suite 207A Program
www.kidsforthebay.org Santa Cruz, CA 95060 601 Embarcadero, Ste 11
(831)426-9012 Morro Bay, CA 93442
Lawrence Hall of Science www.coastal- (805)772-3834
Marine Activities Resources and watershed.org www.mbnep.org
Education (MARE)
UC Berkeley Dunes Center ONeill Sea Odyssey
Berkeley, CA 94720 1055 Guadalupe St. 2222 East Cliff Drive #6B
(510)642-5008 Guadalupe, CA 93434 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
www.lawrencehallofscienc (805)343-2455 (831)465-9390
e.org/MARE/ www.dunescenter.org www.oneillseaodyssey.org

Literacy for Environmental Ecology Action Pacific Cetacean Group


Justice 333 Front St. Suite 103 UC MBEST CENTER
6220 Third St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 3239 Imjin Rd. #122
San Francisco, CA 94124 (831)426-5925 Marina, CA 93933
(415)508-0575 www.ecoact.org (831)582-1030
www.lejyouth.org www.pacificcetaceangroup
Elkhorn Slough National .org
Marine Science Institute Estuarine Research Reserve
500 Discovery Parkway 1700 Elkhorn Rd Save Our Shores
Redwood City, CA 94063 Watsonville, CA 95076 345 Lake Ave. Suite A
(650)364-2760 (831)728-2822 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
www.sfbaymsi.org www.elkornslough.org (831)462-5660
www.saveourshores.org
California Environmental Organizations and Programs

Seymour Marine Discovery Chula Vista Nature Center I Love A Clean San Diego
Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr. 4891 Pacific Highway Suite 115
Long Marine Lab Chula Vista, CA 91910 San Diego, CA 92110
100 Shaffer Rd. (619)409-5900 (619)291-0103
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 www.chulavistanaturecent www.ilacsd.org
(831)459-3800 er.org
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/ Malibu Foundation for
Community Environmental Environmental Education
Watershed Institute Council 1471 S. Bedford St. #3
CSU Monterey Bay 930 Miramonte Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90035
100 Campus Center Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (310)652-4324
Seaside, CA 93955 (805)963-0583 www.malibufoundation.org
(831)582-3689 www.communityenvironm
watershed.csumb.edu/ entalcouncil.org Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County
COSEE-West 900 Exposition Blvd.
phamner@ucla.edu Los Angeles, CA 90007
SOUTHERN jdlemus@usc.edu (213)763-3348
CALIFORNIA www.usc.edu/org/cosee- www.nhm.org
west
Aquarium of the Pacific Newport Bay Naturalists and
100 Aquarium Way Crystal Cove State Park Friends
Long Beach, CA 90802 8471 North Coast Highway 600 Shellmaker
(562)951-1603 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Newport Beach, CA 92660
www.aquariumofpacific.org (949)494-3539 (Main) (949)640-6746
Aquatic Adventures Science (949)497-7647 (Interpretive) www.newportbay.org
Education Foundation www.crystalcovestatepark.
1010 Santa Clara com Ocean Institute
San Diego, CA 92109 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
(858)488-3849 Earth Resource Foundation Dana Point, CA 92629
www.aquaticadventures.org 230 E. 17th St. #208 (949)496-2274
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 www.ocean-institute.org
Bolsa Chica Conservancy (949)645-5163
3842 Warner Ave. www.earthresource.org Orange County Coastkeeper
Huntington Beach, CA 92469 441 Old Newport Blvd. Suite
(714)846-1114 El Dorado Nature Center 103
www.bolsachica.org 7750 East Spring St. Newport Beach, CA 92663
Long Beach, CA 90815 (949)723-5424
Boojum Institute for (562)570-1471 www.coastkeeper.org
Experiential Education www.ohwy.com/ca/e/eldo
P.O. Box 711 nace.htm Resource Conservation District
Pioneertown, CA 92268 of the Santa Monica Mtns.
Ph. Fax (760) 228-1994 Heal the Bay 122 N. Topanga CA 90290
www.boojum.org 3220 Nebraska Ave. 310-455-1030 ext. 103
Santa Monica, CA 90404 www.rcdsmm.org/
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (800)HEAL-BAY
3720 Stephen White Dr. www.healthebay.org/ San Diego Bay Keeper
San Pedro, CA 90731 2924 Emerson St. Ste 220
(310)548-7562 Heal the Ocean San Diego, CA 92106
www.cabrilloaq.org P.O. Box 90106 (619)758-7743
Channel Islands National Santa Barbara, CA 93190 www.sdbaykeeper.org
Marine Sanctuary (805)965-7570
3600 S. Harbor Blvd. Suite 217 www.healtheocean.org/
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805)382-6151
www.cinms.nos.noaa.gov
California Environmental Organizations and Programs

San Dieguito River Park


18372 Sycamore Creek Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(858)674-2270
www.sdrp.org

Santa Catalina Island


Conservancy
P.O. Box 2739
Avalon, CA 90704
(310)510-2595
www.catalinaconservancy.org

Santa Monica Bay Keeper


P.O. Box 10096
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
(310)305-9645
www.smbaykeeper.org

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium


1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310)393-6149
www.healthebay.org/smpa/

University of Southern
California
Sea Grant Program
University Park, 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0373
(213)740-1961
www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/

University of Southern
California Wrigley Institute for
Environmental Studies
University Park, AHF 232
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0371
(213) 740-7680
e-mail: wies@wrigley.usc.edu
wrigley.usc.edu
Appendix B. Wetlands of California*
* from Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds:
California Coastal Commission Science Activity Guide

Wetlands are among Californias most diverse habitats. They support a food web that includes large mammals and
predatory birds, provide habitat for diverse terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals, protect shorelines from
erosion, and control sediment and naturally treat toxic substances that wash down from stream and rivers. Wetlands
are also valuable to humans for recreation, research, education, harvestable plants, and historical significance. This
appendix contains a partial list of wetlands throughout California. Visit a wetland near you!

NORTH COAST
Big River State Park MacKerricher State Park Don Edwards San Francisco
This brand new park includes a This park, near the town of Fort Bay National Wildlife Refuge
50 mile stretch of the river and Bragg, encompasses nearly The Refuge spans 23,000 acres
its tributaries, and more than 2,300 acres, of which 454 of open bay, salt pond, salt
1,500 acres of coastal wetlands. offshore acres are designated as march, mudflat, upland and
The 8.3-mile estuary is the an underwater park. The vernal pool habitats located
longest undeveloped estuary in MacKerricher Visitor Center throughout south San Francisco
northern California. contains interpretive displays on Bay. A Visitor Center is near the
(707)937-5804 terrestrial and ocean ecology. east end of Dumbarton Bridge
www.mendocinolandtrust. www.mcn.org/1/macpark and the Environmental
org /macpark.htm Education Center is on Zanker
www.parks.ca.gov www.parks.ca.gov Road in Alviso.
http://desfbay.fws.gov
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife SAN FRANCISCO BAY
Palo Alto Baylands
Refuge AREA This 2,100 acre preserve has a
This refuge exists primarily to
large resident population of
protect and enhance wetland Bolinas Lagoon Preserve birds, and is a major migratory
habitats for migratory waterbirds Bolinas Lagoon Preserve stopover on the Pacific Flyway.
using the Bay. In the winter, it is contains 1,100 acres of tidal The preserve, which includes an
not unusual for over 100,000 estuary supporting a rich interpretive center, is north of
birds to use the Bay as a feeding biodiversity, with several rare, Highway 101, and can be
or resting site. Humboldt Bay threatened and endangered reached from the southeast from
Refuge is adjacent to Highway species. It is located along the Shoreline at Mountain View
101, near the cities of Arcata San Andreas Fault, 15 miles Park.
and Eureka. northwest of the Golden Gate www.city.palo-
http://pacific.fws.gov/hum Bridge on Hwy 1. alto.ca.us/ross/naturepres
boldtbay www.bolinaslagoon.org erve/baylands.html
Wetlands of California

CENTRAL VALLEY CENTRAL COAST LOS ANGELES AND


ORANGE COUNTIES
Cache Creek Nature Preserve Elkhorn Slough National
This preserve is a 130 acre Estuarine Research Reserve Ballona Lagoon Marine
property in the lower Cache This 1,400 acre reserve hosts Preserve
Creek corridor. Reservations are many programs that promote This 16.3 acre tidal wetland is a
needed prior to visiting the education, research and nursery and habitat for marine
preserve, which offers tours and conservation of the slough. and mudflat creatures and a
activities for all ages. It is There is a visitor center and five refuge for migrating birds. The
located west of Woodland, and miles of trails through oak lagoon is located in the City of
north of Winters and Davis. woodlands, tidal creeks and Los Angeles on the Silver
www.cachecreekconservan freshwater marshes. Strand Peninsula, adjacent to the
cy.org www.elkhornslough.org Marina del Rey harbor.
www.blmp.org
Cosumnes River Preserve Morro Bay Estuary
The Cosumnes floodplain is Morro Bay, a small estuary of
home to migratory waterfowl, 2,300 acres, is fed by Chorro Bolsa Chica Wetlands
greater sandhill cranes, rare and Los Osos Creeks and is The Bolsa Chica Ecological
reptiles and mammals such as protected from the Pacific Reserve extends along the east
the giant garter snake and the Ocean by a lengthy sand spit. side of Pacific Coast Highway in
river otter. Teachers are required The Estuary has a Visitor Center the city of Huntington Beach.
to attend a teacher workshop and a Volunteer Center. The Interpretive Center is
prior to scheduling a field trip to www.mbnep.org located at the southeast corner of
the Visitor Center. The preserve Warner Avenue and Pacific
is about midway between Pescadero Marsh Natural Coast Highway. The Center
Stockton and Sacramento. Preserve organizes educational and
www.cosumnes.org This preserve is a popular spot volunteer programs.
for bird watchers and other www.amigosdebolsachica.
San Luis National Wildlife naturalists. It is a refuge for blue org
Refuge Complex heron, kites, deer, raccoons,
This 26,609 acre refuge is a foxes and skunks. The Preserve Upper Newport Bay
mixture of seasonal and is located 14.5 miles south of This estuary in Newport Beach
permanent wetlands, riparian Half Moon Bay on Highway 1. is home to nearly 200 species of
habitat, and native grasslands, www.parks.ca.gov birds, as well as numerous
alkali sinks and vernal pools. species of mammals, fish and
The Refuge, located in the San Watsonville Sloughs native plants. A variety of
Joaquin Valley, hosts The Watsonville sloughs cover educational programs are
interpretive wildlife observation about 800 acres adjacent to the available.
programs. city of Watsonville. From www.newportbay.org
http://sanluis.fws.gov/ma Highway 1, most of the sloughs www.coastal.ca.gov/public
p.htm are hidden. Access points are ed/UNBweb/restore.html
not marked on most maps,
Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area which makes them difficult to
This wildlife area contains 3,700 find. Most are in private
acres of restored wetlands and ownership, but a few roads cross
other associated habitats. It is the many fingers of the sloughs.
home to the educational www.watsonvillewetlands
program, Discover the watch.org
Flyway. The Wildlife Area is
located on Interstate 80 at the
Yolo Causeway between Davis
and Sacramento.
www.yolobasin.org
Wetlands of California

SAN DIEGO COUNTY


Batiquitos Lagoon Tijuana River National Estuary
This coastal wetland is 30 miles Research Reserve
north of San Diego between the The reserve, which includes a
cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas. visitor center, is located near
The Lagoon encompasses 600 Imperial Beach on the Mexican
acres with a visitor center and border. It encompasses 2,500
hiking trail along the north acres of beach, dune, mudflat,
shore. saltmarsh, riparian, coastal sage
www.batiquitosfoundation. and upland habitats.
org www.nerrs.noaa.gov/Tijua
naRiver
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological
Preserve
This preserve encompasses 900
acres of coastal strand, salt
marsh, freshwater marsh,
riparian scrub, coastal sage
scrub, and mixed chaparral, with
five miles of hiking trails open
to the public.
The Nature Center is located
at 2710 Manchester Avenue in
Encinitas.
www.sanelijo.org

Sweetwater Marsh National


Wildlife Refuge
The 316 acre Sweetwater March
is located in San Diego Bay
approximately seven miles south
of downtown San Diego. The
Chula Vista Nature Center
provides interpretive and
interactive exhibits.
www.chulavistanaturecent
er.org

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