Nature Rangers

Students practice being naturalists by making observations and comparing natural communities and different ecosystems as they go on a 2-mile hike through Pogonip Open Space Preserve. Thinking about nature as a system, physically connecting these ecosystems by walking through them and collecting data to compare them, help students better understand the environment and begin to realize they too are part of natural systems.

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Grade: 4th
Days offered: Tuesday – Friday
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Program duration: 3 hours
Cost: Field trip fees covered by our generous members, donors, and grants
Supplemental Activities: Classroom Presentation ($25* for 1 hour); Educational Kit ($15*/week)
Months offered: September – May

*The Classroom Presentation and Educational Kits are designed to deepen the impact of the field trip program. They are highly recommended, but not required. They include activities and resources that might enhance your lessons apart from the field trip.

If you would like to request a transportation scholarship, please fill out this form. We will get back to you about fund availability.

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We can accommodate a maximum of 36 students per field trip. If you have a larger group, please split your group in half and request a second field trip. If you have questions, you may reach us at education@santacruzmuseum.org.

Special Considerations

If the travel time from your school is long and you need to start the program later, please submit this form and then email us at education@santacruzmuseum.org to coordinate timing. Thank you.

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Supplemental Resources

The Classroom Presentation and Educational Kits are designed to deepen the impact of the field trip program. They are highly recommended, but not required. They include activities and resources that might enhance your lessons apart from the field trip. If possible, it is best to book your classroom presentation and education kit 1 week before your field trip.

Classroom Presentation

Check here if you would like an in-person classroom presentation ($25)

Check here if you would like a virtual classroom presentation (Free)

Classroom presentations are at 1:00pm-2:00pm. If this conflicts with your school's lunch time, please submit this form and then email us at education@santacruzmuseum.org to coordinate timing. Thank you.

Please schedule your classroom presentation 1 week before your field trip(Required)

Education Kit Rental ($15/week)

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Please book your kit rental 1 week before OR on the day of your field trip.(Required)

Please book your kit rental 2 weeks before OR on the day of your field trip.(Required)