Del Norte Triplicate

Explore California state parks this spring with PORTS in-person and virtual school programming

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Del Norte Triplicate
January 18, 2025 at 08:00 PM
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EUREKA, Calif.โ€” This Spring, teachers and students across California can explore the wonders of California State Parks from the comfort of their classrooms or through exciting in-person experiences, thanks to the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) program. PORTS brings the rich natural, cultural, and historical resources of over 55 California State Parks directly to students through engaging, interactive, and FREE educational programming.California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District is thrilled to announce several unique and educational opportunities for students this Spring. Students will have theopportunity to engage in educational programs focused on the old-growth redwood forests, wild and scenic rivers, rugged coastlines, and the rich culture and history of Native peoples of Californiaโ€™s North Coast.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');These in-person and virtual programs promise an enriching experience for students in the following parks: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkSign up for the Rooted in Survival: Unveiling the Resilient World of Coast Redwoods PORTS Program (ca.gov) or Take a Walk with the Flock PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, please visit:www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31012 Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkSign up for the Exploring Tall Trees PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Thursdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30985 Humboldt Lagoons State ParkSign up for the Indigenous Culture Sharing at Chah-pekw โ€˜O-ketโ€™-oh PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Mondays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31076 Sue-meg State ParkSign up for The Yurok People Are Still Here - PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Thursdays and Fridays. In person field trips include a tour of a re-created traditional Yurok village, are about ~1 hour long, and only available on Wednesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30930Humboldt Redwoods State ParkSign up for the Habitat Restoration within Redwoods, Prairies, and Rivers PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Fridays. In person field trips are about 3 hours long, and only available on Thursdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/31004 Richardson Grove State ParkSing up for the Eel River Escapade PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Mondays. In-person field trips are about 3 hours long, and only available on Wednesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31037 Marine Protected AreaSign up for the Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31012 California teacherregistration begins January 13th. To sign up for theseand many other statewide PORTS programs visit the PORTS webpage: ports.parks.ca.gov/ googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });

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Published January 18, 2025 at 08:00 PM
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