Overview
Program includes 60-minute hands-on lesson, docent volunteer guided-tour, lunch space, and time to explore the Living Coast Discovery Center.
Program Times and Schedules
If you arrive after your designated arrival time or leave before the end time, your program will be cut short and modified.
Program Descriptions & Resources
Arthropods All Around (1)
Arthropods are all around, just waiting to be observed by bug eyed scientists. With microscopes and magnifying glasses, the small world of arthropods will come alive.
Beaks and Feet (1)
Come soar into the world of birds and find out what structures they have to help them survive. Students will get to experiment with “beaks” and learn to use binoculars.
Budding Botanists (1)
Dig into the world of plant adaptations. An engaging lab, where students will get to practice their observation skills and study the leaves of real native plants found right here on the marsh!
Footprints on the Marsh (2)
Tread lightly – our impact can be bigger than we think. Students will get to observe with binoculars native birds and their local habitat. Students will record and tally different species for comparison.
Mudpile Mountain (2)
Everything’s exciting when mud is involved! Students will be introduced to the forces that shape our earth by getting to build their very own mountain and watch it come tumbling down.
Perfect Pollinators (2)
What could be more perfect than learning about pollinators in a living garden? They’ll get hands-on with pollination and discover its importance to native species. Through fun, interactive role-play the students will get hands on with the entire pollination sequence!
Crustacean Lab (3)
Ever wonder what it means to be a crab? Get up close with crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans. From exoskeletons to real live animal encounters, students will learn all about these marine invertebrates.
Archeological Dig (3)
Come see a real archaeological wonder found right here on the marsh. Students will become archaeologists and explore an ancient midden (trash pile) left behind by the Kumeyaay Indians.
A Shark’s Tale (3)
Students will become shark experts on local species and may even get to meet a shark up-close! This interactive lab teaches students about the many adaptations these top predators have to survive.
Native Garden (1-3)
*Service Learning Program
Students restore the upland habitat by preparing the area and planting native plants. Students learn what plants need to grow, the proper way to plant, and how to best care for drought-tolerant plants.
