Owls
on the Prowl (Grades K - 6)
Can you catch 100 mice a night? Owls can! Come learn about the
amazing adaptations, or tools these birds of prey possess to be
such effective hunters. Meet our resident owls and discover
how they each can provide for their families in this highly interactive
program.
Bats
in Focus (Grades K - 6)
what’s it like to be the only mammal that flies? How do you “see”
with your ears? How do you scream so that no one hears? Explore
the world from a bat’s point of view and understand how these unique
creatures benefit us all.
Animal Discoveries (Pre-school)
Discover the wonder of animals, both wild and domestic,
in a lighthearted, intimate setting. Observe, discuss and touch a
variety of safe, friendly animals as you learn to respect their differences.
Walk with the Animals (Grades
K - 2)
Take a walk on the wild side and come face to face with mammals,
birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Touch fur, feathers, scales and
skin while getting a rare close up look at their similarities and
differences. Learn how these animals move, find food and escape from
enemies.
Local Wildlife tour (Grades
3 - 6)
Tour Sulphur Creek and get close to the California wildlife that
roams our creeks, hills and forests. Become familiar with the opossum,
coyote, hawk, raven, snake, toad and more! Learn about their adaptations
through discussion, observation and interaction. Discover what habitat
requirements animals need in order to survive on their own.
Birds of Prey (Grades 3 - 6)
Birds of Prey include: hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. Meet
these birds and see firsthand their amazing tools (beaks, eyes, talons,
etc.) that allow them to be expert hunters.
Hooray for Herps! A closer
look at Amphibians and Reptiles(Grades K - 6)
Meet our resident reptiles and amphibians and learn about their natural
history and ecology. Discuss life cycles, predators and prey, habitats,
locomotion and defense mechanisms. Local species are available for
handling.
Mammal Menagerie (Grades K
- 6)
What do coyotes, whales, bats and people have in common? Learn all
about this amazing group of animals and how they have adapted to
live in every environment. Discover their tremendous diversity, communication
strategies, brain development and sensory adaptations.
Avian Antics (Grades K - 6)
Birds are some of the most observable wildlife. Get a close up look
at what makes them unique. With the use of artifacts and live examples,
you will investigate birds from A to Z including special adaptations,
nest building and how they fly.
Backyard Bugs (Grades
K - 6 outreach only)
Explore the world of arthropods
through this engaging, hands-on presentation that comes directly
to your classroom. Students will learn how to classify and
observe lifecycles of arachnids, myriopods, insects, and crustaceans.
Field
programs The following programs are offered in the spring
only to take advantage of the best environmental conditions. There
is limited availability, please reserve early.
Minibeast Safari (Grades K - 2)
Encounter the smaller side of life: Insects, spiders, worms,
slugs, and millipedes. Learn where they live, what they
eat, and why they are an integral part of the animal world. Collect
your own mini-beasts for study and discussion. (1 hr program
held March through June only)
Arthropod Adventures (Grades 3 - 6)
Hundreds of spiders, insects, and other arthropods are found in
and around Sulphur Creek. Let your students become field
biologists for the day by collecting, examining and classifying
arthropods from five different habitats. Through observation
and comparison, they will be able to piece together information
about habitat preferences, ecology, and the importance of arthropods
in the ecosystem. (2 hr program held on Tuesday and Thursday, March
through June only)
Upstream, downstream (Grades 4 - 6)
Study Sulphur Creek and its rich riparian habitat. Collect and
learn to identify aquatic invertebrates, test water quality, measure
stream velocity, temperature and pH. Investigate sources
of and solutions to pollution. Use your science and math skills
to record observations and determine the health of the creek. (2
hr program held on Wednesday and Friday, April through June only.)
Owls
on the Prowl (Grades K - 6)
Can you catch 100 mice a night? Owls can! Come learn about the
amazing adaptations, or tools these birds of prey possess to be
such effective hunters. Meet our resident owls and discover
how they each can provide for their families in this highly interactive
program.
Bats
in Focus (Grades K - 6) 