School Field Trips

Sea Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough The abundant wildlife and protective water of Elkhorn Slough makes it our most popular sea kayaking destination. Educational topics include: wetlands ecology, endangered species, human history and adaptations of sea otters, birds and other slough […]

Sea Kayaking & Tidepooling: Pillar Point/Half Moon Bay Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay is a wonderful coastal resource especially for San Francisco and East Bay Schools. Our field trip will include kayaking among an array of migratory […]

Ano Nuevo is rich in cultural and natural history. Students learn about the behavior of elephant seals and other marine animals. This area was once a large settlement site for the Ohlone Indians. Our day will include examining a  shell midden […]

Hiking Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve Pescadero Marsh is a wonderful resource for students. Fronted by Pescadero Beach, our day will include studying a variety of habitats including the sandy shore, riparian and marsh. Excellent tidepools are near by if teachers […]

Tidepools of Coastal California Learn about the ecology of tidepools and ocean awareness. Discover how tides work, beaches form and about the survival strategies of intertidal inhabitants. Activities may include collecting data from designated study sites, line transects and a […]

Night Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough Evening in the slough is always so magical and when conditions are favorable, we may witness the extraordinary light show produced by bioluminescent plankton. During the summer and through mid October, bioluminescent algal blooms may […]

Historic Cannery Row By Kayak~Snorkel For Students 10:00am-3:00pm $52 per student weekdays or $55 weekends  A completed waiver is required by all. Discounted student rate is based on a minimum of 12 students.  Please email Kim to discuss rates for […]

Kayaking to Kelp Beds Above and Below Join our naturalist for an an eye level experience with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Using a combination of sit on top kayaks  and closed deck boats we will  slide into our amazing […]

Whales & Wildlife Private Charter For Schools Teachers, we hope you will consider a Whales and Wildlife Private Cruise on Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary for your students. We hope to encounter a variety of whales, dolphins, pinnipeds and seabirds all while […]

13 Day Belize Field Trip for Students: Rain Forest, Reefs and Cave Exploration A Natural History and Cultural Adventure    Trip Highlights * Sea Kayaking and snorkeling along the spectacular Barrier Reef of Belize * 6 nights on a tropical […]