Pond and River Communities: A Field Study (2nd-6th grades)

Prerequisite: Outreach program Living in Water, Underwater Interactions, or Aquatic Invertebrates. The teacher must provide 5-8 adult volunteers who are willing to lead small groups throughout the field study.

This visit to an American River wetland brings to life those concepts introduced in the classroom. Students will explore different aquatic environments to examine and compare the organisms found in each. This knee-deep investigation allows students to make their own discoveries and learn to identify aquatic organisms, while appreciating the wonder of the riparian habitat. All organisms found and examined by students are released. A pre-trip packet will prepare your class for this field study. 

Site: American River Parkway 
Length: Two hours
Fee:

• $374 for one to 25 students/$325 with credit card payment at time of booking.
• $403 for 26 to 35 students/$350 with credit card payment at time of booking.
• $431 for 36 to 45 students/$375 with credit card payment at time of booking.
• $460* for 46 to 50 students/$400 with credit card payment at time of booking.
• Life vests are required for students and will be provided.

*requires an additional fee for second in-class program.

American River Aquatic Adventures - Summer Only

Students' natural curiosity and wonder will awaken as they explore the aquatic environment and river forest in beautiful River Bend Park in the American River Parkway. Experienced naturalists will lead students on a hike along the river, in active ecology-themed games and into a safe area for knee-deep investigations into the river environment.

Site: River Bend Park
Length: 120 minutes; morning only
Fee: $125 for one to 20 students/$100 with credit card payment at time of booking.
Size: Add $10/additional student; maximum 60 students
Chaperones: The Leader and 4 to 8 adult volunteers are needed.