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Site
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Target Grade(s)/Subjects
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Cost
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Travel Time
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Further Information
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| Ano Nuevo State Reserve (Hwy. 1, twenty miles
north of Santa Cruz) |
All grades/Life Science, Biology, Earth Science |
Parking: $5.00 (car); $20.00 (bus, under 25 seats); $40.00 (bus, 25
seats and over). |
1 hour |
 by Jake
Russo
by Manon
Geelen
The
reserve is home to elephant seals, and other coastal critters.
Seal viewing hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM (April through November); the reserve
is closed Dec. 1-14, and accessibleby guided walks only Dec. 15-March 31
(breeding season). See their website,
send email, or call 650/879-0227
for more information. |
| James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Moss Beach) |
Elementary through high school/Life Science, Biology, Marine Biology,
Ecology |
Free. |
1 1/2 hour |
Tidal pools! Hours: dawn to dusk, daily. Visit a
good (though "unofficial") website
compiled by Greg Gladman, or call 650/728-3584 for more information. |
| Jospeh M. Long Marine Lab (at U.C. Santa Cruz) |
Middle and high school/Life Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology |
Admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. At other
times it is $2.00 (adults); $1.00 (students); free for ages 16 and younger. |
1 hour |
Docent-led tours are conducted Tuesday through Sunday, 1:00PM-4:00PM).
Call 831/459-4308 for more information. |
| Marine Mammal Center (Marin Headlands, Sausalito) |
Middle and high school/Biology, Life Science, Marine Biology, etc. |
Free! |
1 1/2 hour |
The main hospital is open daily, 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call 415/289-SEAL
for information on group tours (must be arranged at least one month in
advance), or visit their website. |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey) |
All grades/all science disciplines |
Adults: $14.95; ages 13-17, students with ID or seniors: $11.95; ages
3-12, or disabled: $6.95. Special rates for school groups. |
1 1/2 hour |
by
Stepahnie Seevers
by
Sergio Pena
by Jill Fields
Hours:
10:00AM-6:00PM daily. Call 831/648-4888 for more information,
or visit their website. For
group rates and reservations call 831/648-4860. |
| Natural Bridges State Park (Santa Cruz) |
All grades/Biology, Life Science, Earth Science |
Day use fee: $6.00. Call for school rates. |
1 hour |
by Troy Surrat.
Coastal geology is
highlighted by James
Tait's webpage. This is also a great place to catch migrating
Monarch Butterflies in winter. Butterfly tours are offered every
Saturday and Sunday (11:00AM and 2:00PM) mid-October through February.
Call 831/423-4609 for more information. |
| Point Reyes National Seashore |
All grades/Biology, Life Science, Earth Science |
Free! |
2 hours |
Open all year. Coastal geology, ecology and spectacular scenery!
Call 415/663-1092, or visit their website
for more information. |
