Wetland Walk

Students explore the wetlands of Neary Lagoon and use binoculars to spot and record wildlife along a one-mile hike. By collecting data on their observations and comparing them to past data, students find patterns of seasonal change, migration, and human impacts.

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Grade: 3rd
Days offered: Tuesday – Friday
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Program duration: 2 hours
Cost: Field trip fees covered by our generous members, donors, and grants
Chaperones Required: 4-6
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.

Education Kit Rental ($15/week)

Check here if you would like to reserve a classroom kit