Donner Memorial State Park Field Trip
Tue, Sep 26
|Truckee
Learn the history of how Donner Memorial State Park got it's name and find out about the early inhabitants who first called this place "home"
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Truckee, 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
About the event
Donner Memorial State Park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of about 6,000 feet.
Interpreter led field trips take students on an experiential journey to discover the Donner Party of 1846 and the California Emigrant experience, Washoe Native American culture, and diverse ecosystems. Our tour will also include a video on Donner history, a scavenger hunt of the museum and a guided hike along the Nature Trail and Donner Lake to learn about the natural and cultural history fo the area. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. Please bring water bottles and snacks/lunch.
Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection and an extra warm layer.
Student Package: Includes educational resources, interactive project ideas, fun and interesting facts, trip organization, educational support and engaging pre and post field trip activities.
Siblings younger than 5 are free but must be listed when…
Package
Package Type
Sale ended- $7.00
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