Intertidal Ecology Field Day - TIDEPOOL Field Trip

Connecting our Fall semester astronomy studies to intertidal ecology and conservation. Come experience a classroom lesson, tidepool exploration, and hands-on activity with HFAC! 

Tidepools are a fragile ecosystem brimming with life. In this interactive program, students learn about some amazing adaptations, defense mechanisms, and feeding strategies of the tidepool organisms. The in-class presentation is followed by gentle exploration of the tidepools which allows students to appreciate these magnificent invertebrates that rely on the rise and fall of the tides to provide food, shelter, and space.

In addition to the Crystal Cove Conservancy field trip onsite and pre-trip educational material, HFAC has partnered with the TIDE POOLER to bring unique educational material and commmunity science opportunities to all that join us! 

After the docent-led tour, enjoy an optional extension lesson and hands-on activity with HFAC as well as free-play/swim!

Recommended for grades 5th-10th, although grades 1st and up are welcome to join.

Date: Tuesday September 17th 

Location: Newport Beach, Crystal Cove

Time: 12:30pm-4:00pm

Ages: recommended for grades 5th-10th, but all students grades 1st and up are welcome to join

Schedule ~ All times after classroom instruction are approximate

12:30-12:45pm  Meet Up & Check-In!

1:00pm  Classroom Intruction Begins

1:40pm Explore the Tidepools

2:40pm Field Lesson

3:10pm Free Play

4:00 Dismissal (stay as long as you like!)

Cost:

$15 per student

**There is limited space in the classroom so we are trying to limit the number of adults during this lesson...but all can join us for the tidepool exploration.  If parents would like to sit in the classroom to assist their child, a student ticket must be purchased for that adult. Otherwise, no adult ticket is needed. The guest list will be verified before entering the classroom.

**Charter Funds are Accepted**

If paying with personal payment and not with charter funds, please use the code TIDEPOOL for $5 off each ticket.

Transportation potentially available from Glendora. Please let us know if you are interested on the registration form. Charter funds not accepted for transportation.

Notes:

$15 parking, pay on-site

Scholarships are available!

Drop-Off optional for older students. Please inquire in comments section.

Students using HFAC transportation are required to be in 4th grade and up, no charter fund accepted.

All educational links will be sent to you before the event.

All information including what to bring/wear and directions, will be sent before the event.

No ticketing refunds are available.

Please contact us with any questions.