(SOLD OUT) MacKerricher State Park Field Trip

This 2 hour experience offers a deep dive into the distinctive ecosystems of tidepool creatures and harbor seals. Students will actively engage in discovering and categorizing common tidepool inhabitants, understanding their unique adaptations, and acknowledging potential threats to these delicate environments. A central focus will be on comprehending the concept of Marine Protected Areas and their significance in safeguarding oceanic spaces.

Students will explore the MacKerricher State Park tidepools to find and identify common tidepool creatures, their unique adaptations, and potential threats to this fragile habitat. During this time, students will learn what a Marine Protected Area is and why these protected areas of the ocean are important.

Students will walk the Laguna Point Boardwalk to a harbor seal rookery for a live viewing of MacKerricher’s year-long marine mammal residents. Here, students will use binoculars to observe the seals in their natural habitat. Together, there will be a group discussion…