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AGRIscapes at Cal Poly Pomona University
AGRIscapes is a 40-acre education and demonstration center promoting agricultural and environmental literacy to encourage more responsible stewardship of our natural resources. The Visitor Center exhibits describe our reliance on plants throughout history, portray the challenges we face in feeding a hungry world, and feature a Recycling Education Center. Twenty acres are devoted to theme gardens, landscapes, agricultural research projects, and demonstrations. School field trips can be scheduled for all grade levels and emphasize garden-based themes in nutrition, science, math, language arts, and environmental studies. The Center for Garden-Based Education, located at AGRIscapes, serves as a resource for schools and teachers that wish to incorporate garden-based themes into the classroom. Teachers can participate in workshops and seminars and utilize the Curriculum Resource Center.
AGRIscapes
4102 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (909) 869-6722
Fax: (909) 869-4454
E-mail: agriscapes@csupomona.edu
Web site: www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes
AgVentures! Learning Center & Museum
AgVentures! offers customized field trips for students of any age, and is open five days a week for public visitors. Tour the Antique Farm Equipment Museum to learn how agriculture shaped the face of California. New hands-on exhibits await visitors in the AgVentures! Learning Center. Use all five senses to experience the farm, from a virtual TracTour to a real-life MooMachine. School tours include the Food Lab station and an interactive theater experience. A lush outdoor arbor is perfect for picnic lunches. Call to reserve a tour.
AgVentures! Learning Center
4500 South Laspina Street
Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: (559) 688-1030
Fax: (559) 688-5527
E-mail: amy@farmshow.org
Web site: www.heritagecomplex.com
Amy's Farm Tours
Through a hands-on guided tour, learn about growing fruits and vegetables and different kinds of livestock. Learn about the "Story of Milk" by observing dairy cows and feeding a bottle to a calf. Feed pigs and pet horses, goats and sheep.
Amy's Farm Tours
7698 Eucalyptus Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762
Phone: (909) 393-2936
Web site: amysfarm.com
Ardenwood Historic Farm
A visit to Ardenwood is a journey back to the time of the Patterson Ranch--a prosperous, 19th-century country estate including a mansion, gardens, and historic farm. Educational programs offer participants hands-on experiences that would have been common on this turn-of-the-century farm. Educational programs require reservations.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94555
Phone: (510) 796-0199
Web site: www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
Barnyard Reading Programs
The Cordova Recreation and Park District, located in the Sacramento area, provides Barnyard Reading Programs for children ages 2-12. "Reading Haystack" is a reading program for reluctant readers. They read with their favorite animal at the barn and receive a free book which is autographed by one of the animals. "Storytime in the Barnyard" is a favorite time for preschoolers, who learn about the animals in the barn through reading.
Cordova Recreation & Park District
2197 Chase Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 362-1841
Fax: (916) 362-9602
E-mail: crpd@crpd.com
Web site: www.crpd.com
California Citrus State Historic Park
This California State Historic Park greets visitors with an old-fashioned fruit stand. Set on 377 acres, this historic orange grove shares with visitors the history of the citrus industry and the story of citrus and its travels from around the world to Southern California. Self and guided school and public tours are available. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance. Limit 60 students per tour.
California Citrus State Historic Park
1879 Jackson Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Phone: (951) 780-6222
Fax: (951) 780-6073
E-mail: californiacitrusshp@parks.ca.gov
Web site: www.parks.ca.gov
County Fairs
County fairs have a unique history. Most originated through an interest of local people to gather together to share their wares and showcase unique talents and skills. County fairs offer an in-depth look at our state's agriculture and farm animals. The tradition continues throughout the nation. Many county fairs have educational programs and student contests and can be great field trips for youth. For information about fairs in your area, visit the Web site.
Western Fairs Association
1776 Tribute Road, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95815-4495
Web site: www.WesternFairs.org
Elkus Ranch
The Richard J. Elkus Ranch is a working ranch located on the central California coast in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County. Owned by the University of California, this ranch provides a variety of educational programs. Each of the programs allows students to explore the connections between agriculture and their daily lives.
Richard J. Elkus Ranch
1500 Purisima Creek Road (physical)
UCCE/Elkus Ranch, 80 Stone Pine Road #100 (mailing)
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 712-3151
Fax: (650) 712-3153
E-mail: elkusranch@ucdavis.edu
Web site: cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu
Emma Prusch Farm Park
Near the Interstate 680/280/101 junction, this park offers visitors opportunities to learn about San Jose's agricultural past. This park's 47 acres has a large barn, more than 100 community garden plots, acres of open grass perfect for picnics, kite flying, a rare fruit orchard, and close encounters with farm animals.
Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 South King Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Phone: (408) 926-6555
Web site: www.pruschfarmpark.org
Exeter Agriculture Tours
The Exeter Chamber of Commerce provides self-guided mural tours reflecting the area's rich history in California agriculture. The tour includes a map with general and technical information about the 25 murals and the many commodities grown in the region. Exeter is located in California's agricultural heartland. Groups of 10 or more may request a docent.
Exeter Chamber of Commerce
101 East Pine Street
Exeter, CA 93221
Phone: (559) 592-2919
Fax: (559) 592-3720
E-mail: chamber@exeterchamber.com
Web site: exeterchamber.com
Fairview Gardens and the Center for Urban Agriculture Farm-to-School Programs
The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is an urban organic farm that provides the local community with fresh fruits and vegetables. Its mission is to teach the community about the connections between food, land and well-being, while demonstrating the rewards of small farms. School-to-Farm programs interpret the science of farming in an age and grade appropriate way--hands-on and fun. A designated school garden is available for students to try their hand at weeding, watering, seeding, and harvesting.
Fairview Gardens and the Center for Urban Agriculture
598 North Fairview Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 967-7369
Fax: (805) 967-0188
E-mail: programs@fairviewgardens.org
Web site: www.fairviewgardens.org
Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town, a 2.5-acre children's recreational and educational park, offers arts and education programs, hands-on experiences in learning gardens, and an introduction to animals. Self-guided and docent-led field trips are available to preK through 4th grade public, private and home school groups. Docent-led field trips include your choice of garden or barnyard animal workshops. Each workshop--Barnyard Buddies, Eat A Rainbow, and Garden in a Glove--gives children an introduction to agriculture through hands-on activities or an up close and personal introduction to live farm animals.
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: (916) 808-8814
Fax: (916) 264-5356
E-mail: mail@fairytaletown.org
Web site: www.fairytaletown.org
Farm Trails
Throughout the year, many areas of the state offer opportunities for students and the public to learn about the diversity and abundance of California agriculture. The following Web sites offer information on regional locations and events that encourage Californians to experience the bountiful harvest firsthand.
Apple Hill Growers Association
Post Office Box 494
Camino, CA 95709
Phone: (530) 644-7692
Fax: (530) 644-7975
E-mail: info@applehill.com
Web site: www.applehill.com
Fog Willow Science Farm
Learn, create and enjoy science through fun, interactive and imaginative activities. The tour is 90 minutes and is comprised of a short, general assembly and hands-on activities. Open during the month of October.
Fog Willow Science Farm
11011 Cecatra Drive
Wilton, CA 95693
Phone: (916) 687-4547
E-mail: fogwillowfarms@frontiernet.net
Web site: www.fogwillow.com
Forestry Center
The Forest Foundation schedules school group tours of the "forest ecosystem" at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The tours include tree identification, forest management, forest products, and environmental education experiences. Guided tours are available two times per year by reservation.
The Forest Foundation
853 Lincoln Way, Suite 208
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: (530) 823-2363
Fax: (530) 823-1850
E-mail: se@calforestfoundation.org
Web site: www.calforestfoundation.org
Gamble Garden
Gamble Garden has a variety of programs for youth and the public. "Roots and Shoots" pairs third grade students with older adults. Together they learn about gardening through getting their hands dirty. "Getting Going Growing" helps schools establish and maintain school gardens. Groups of students of any age can enjoy the Gamble Garden during an activity-filled tour.
Elizabeth Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 329-1356
Fax: (650) 329-1688
E-mail: admin@gamblegarden.org
Web site: www.gamblegarden.org
Garden Classroom Field Trips
Located in Santa Cruz, Life Lab Science Program offers a variety of field trip and camp opportunities for children, using the outdoor setting as the classroom. Topics include garden-based science, nutrition and farm systems education.
Life Lab Science Program
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: (831) 459-2001
Fax: (831) 459-3483
E-mail: lifelab@lifelab.org
Web site: www.lifelab.org
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Set among 600 acres, Gilroy Gardens offers four interactive, self-guided tours, educational learning sheds, volunteer garden guides, plus over 40 family rides and attractions. Educational topics include agriculture, gardening, history, culture, water, and the environment. Don't forget the unique collection of Circus Trees. The park is open select dates May through November.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 840-7100
Fax: (408) 846-6474
E-mail: info@gilroygardens.org
Web site: www.gilroygardens.org
Haag Farm
Go nuts with the Haag Family Farm each summer or fall. Learn about technology used in modern walnut orchards, including hedgerowing, chipping of prunings, chemigation, drip irrigation and biological controls. Walnut gleaning programs are also available. No charge for school children. One week advanced notice required.
Haag Farm Walnuts
16200 County Road 87
Esparto, CA 95627
Phone: (530) 787-3603
Fax: (530) 787-3603
E-mail: haag@cal.net
Web site: www.walnuts.us
Heidrick Ag History Center
This 130,000 square-foot museum offers grade-appropriate docent-led tours covering agriculture history and commercial trucking from the late 1800s. Two week notice required.
Heidrick Ag History Center
1962 Hays Lane
Woodland, CA 95776
Phone: (530) 666-9700
Fax: (530) 666-9712
E-mail: colleent@aghistory.org
Web site: aghistory.org
Hidden Villa Farm
For over 50 years, Hidden Villa has been a natural oasis for people to discover their connections to the earth and each other. Given to the people of the San Francisco Bay Area by Josephine & Frank Duveneck and their children, this special 1,600 acres of farm and wilderness preserve in Los Altos Hills is the site for unique programs teaching environmental and multicultural awareness. For many visitors, particularly those from urban areas, Hidden Villa provides an opportunity to walk in the woods, come face to face with a large farm animal and see where milk and eggs come from. Hidden Villa offers school-year programs for elementary school children, a multi-cultural summer camp for kids second grade though high school and community programs for all ages.
Hidden Villa Farms
26870 Moody Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 949-8643
Fax: (650) 948-4159
E-mail: info@hiddenvilla.org
Web site: www.hiddenvilla.org
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center
Students see a multimedia presentation, experience hands-on interactive learning centers, and view the production plant. Students in grades K-3 may make and eat their own ice cream. Fourth grade and older students may schedule to make cheese using the scientific method. Student tours include a standards-based student booklet, "Cheese Making Graduate" stickers, ice cream and souvenirs. New programs include Weigh Feeds Kirby Mixer Wagon Activity, Hilmar Ingredients Challenge, and Cheesemaking Equipment Touch Box. Call to reserve a tour.
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center
9001 North Lander Avenue
Hilmar, CA 95324
Phone: (209) 656-1196
Fax: (209) 656-1116
E-mail: dskidmore@hilmarcheese.com
Web site: www.hilmarcheese.com
Huntington Botanical Gardens
Henry Huntington began developing the Botanical Gardens in 1903. Now they span nearly 150 acres with sweeping lawns and vistas interspersed with statuary, tempiettos, and benches. Approximately 15,000 kinds of plants from all over the world make up the botanical collections, many landscaped into a series of theme gardens. Landscapes include the Japanese, desert, rose, camellia, palm, subtropical, jungle, lily ponds, herb, and Australian gardens. Specialized displays include the North Vista, the Zen and Bonsai courts, the Children's Garden, the Conservatory for Botanical Sciences, and many more. Free school tours are available.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 405-2100
Web site: www.huntington.org
Hurst Ranch
Experience what farm life was like in the 1900s in West Covina. Field trips, exhibits and interactive activities, such as butter churning and vegetable picking, are available for groups of all ages.
Hurst Ranch
1227 South Orange Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: (626) 813-0116
Fax: (626) 339-3182
E-mail: info@hurstranch.com
Web site: www.hurstranch.com
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Visit the home, greenhouse, and gardens where famed horticulturist Luther Burbank experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career. On-site school and public programs are available. A third grade curriculum, developed by Luther Burbank Home & Gardens and Sonoma County Office of Education, is available for $10.
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Post Office Box 1678
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Phone: (707) 524-5445
Fax: (707) 524-5827
E-mail: burbankhome@lutherburbank.org
Web site: www.lutherburbank.org
Micke Grove County Park
This park includes the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, a large park area, and a zoo. The museum reflects the rich agriculture history of the San Joaquin Valley.
Micke Grove County Park
11793 North Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95240
Phone: (209) 331-7400
Fax: (209) 331-2012
Web site: www.mgzoo.com
National Steinbeck Center
The mission of the National Steinbeck Center is to tell the story of John Steinbeck’s rich legacy and to present, create and explore stories of the human condition. In the tradition of John Steinbeck, the center draws its inspiration from the diverse people of the Salinas Valley. Through a variety of media, visitors can participate in education programs, explore the John Steinbeck Exhibit Hall, and The Valley of the World Agricultural Wing. School tours about agriculture are available. Monterey County school groups are admitted free. Out-of-county school groups are admitted for $5.00 per student. Teachers and chaperones are admitted for free.
National Steinbeck Center
One Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 796-3833
Fax: (831) 796-3828
Web site: www.steinbeck.org
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center offers a variety of one-day and weekend courses for adults. From school garden teacher trainings to biodiversity and cooking courses, participants enjoy unique research, education, and action programs in a beautiful setting. A catalog is available via e-mail. Limited school tours are available.
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
15290 Coleman Valley Road
Occidental, CA 95465
Phone: (707) 874-1557
Fax: (707) 874-1558
E-mail: oaec@oaec.org
Web site: www.oaec.org
Orange County Fair Centennial Farm
Four-acre working farm with a wide variety of crops and animals. Guided and self-guided tours are available for preschool through 6th grade students. Reservations can be made online. Free admission and parking.
Centennial Farm
Orange County Fair and Exposition Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 708-1619
Web site: www.ocfair.com/farm
Pumpkin Patch at Historic Cobb Ranch
Fun-filled field trips are available Monday through Friday, October 1st through 31st. Field trips include an educational presentation on how pumpkins grow and their historical uses, a wagon ride around Historic Cobb Ranch, a visit to our animal farm and a pumpkin the students pick from the vine. The field trip lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Picnic tables, concessions and country store are also available.
The Pizza Farm
27877 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 439-5885
Fax: (559) 439-5355
E-mail: pizzafarmer@cobbranch.com
Web site: www.cobbranch.com
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Located on 86 acres in Claremont, just south of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Garden is home to 70,000 native California plants, representing 2,000 native species, hybrids and cultivars. Each season, the garden showcases the incredible wealth and diversity of our state's treasure of native plants. Guided school field trips are offered October through mid-June. Tour and program topics are aligned to the Content Standards for California Public Schools.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-3157
Phone: (909) 625-8767 ext. 224
Fax: (909) 626-7670
E-mail: kblassey@rsabg.org
Web site: www.rsabg.org
Researching Biotechnology Solutions for Agriculture
Tours and presentations are available for youth and adults who have an interest in how biotechnology impacts agriculture. The on-site programs are customized to meet the needs of the visitors' age group and interest. Tours include visits inside the greenhouse and lab.
Monsanto Company, Calgene Campus
1910 Fifth Street
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 792-2326
E-mail: pam.dickerson@monsanto.com
Web site: www.monsanto.com
Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science
The Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science at the Huntington Botanical Gardens contains more than 50 interactive exhibits designed to engage children and adults in a wonder-filled, scientific exploration of plants. Living plants fill a 16,000 square foot greenhouse that comprises three different habitats and a gallery devoted to experiment stations. Geared for grades four through six, it is included with admission to Huntington Botanical Gardens. Free class field trips for grades 6, 7, and 8 are available as part of the Huntington's School Programs.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 405-2100
Web site: www.huntington.org
Squaw Valley Herb Gardens
Tours include a guided walk collecting plant samples followed by a seated presentation about how to use them. Learn about the Acorn, Corn, and Wheat cultures of California, their use of plants for food and medicine, and the history of California agriculture. Open only by appointment. A wreath making workshop is also available.
Squaw Valley Herb Gardens
31765 East Kings Canyon Road
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
Phone: (559) 332-2909
E-mail: rosemary@squawvalleyherbgardens.com
Web site: www.squawvalleyherbgardens.com
Tanaka Farms
A visit to Tanaka Farms might include a strawberry, watermelon, or pumpkin patch tour. Students will experience a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the farm, observe fruits and vegetables growing at different stages, and taste the produce they pick. Tanaka Farms also features a produce stand, Christmas tree farm and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Reservations are required for educational tours.
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (714) 968-6588
E-mail: TanakaFarms@aol.com
Web site: www.tanakafarms.com
The Center for Land-Based Learning
The Center for Land-Based Learning implements two programs: the FARMS Leadership Program (statewide) and the SLEWS Program (North state, Sacramento Valley, Napa, and San Joaquin). Both are hands-on, experiential learning programs that take students out of the classroom and onto farms, ranches, wildlife areas, and post-secondary institutions to teach them about sustainable agriculture, conservation, and the environment. The headquarters in Winters is also an educational farm, which can host school classes for outdoor activities and field days.
Center for Land-Based Learning
5265 Putah Creek Road
Winters, CA 95694
Phone: (530) 795-9569
Web site: www.landbasedlearning.org
The Farm
The Farm includes a demonstration market garden, a produce stand, a picnic and rest area, live animals, and an agricultural art exhibit. Custom farm tours provide an on-site, hands-on experience that shows the farming practices of the Salinas Valley.
The Farm
Hwy 68 at the Spreckels Boulevard Exit
Post Office Box 247
Salinas, CA 93902
Phone: (831) 455-2575
Fax: (831) 424-7812
Web site: www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
The Flower Fields®
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad provide in-classroom presentations to schools with follow-up field trips to fields. In the classroom, children will view a slide show about growing Ranunculus flowers and will plant their own bulb. In the spring, children will receive a guided tour of the fields, learn about vermicomposting, create an art project, and take a tractor-driven wagon ride.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Attn: Joni Miringoff
5600 Avienda Encinas, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 930-9123 ext. 118
Fax: (760) 431-9020
E-mail: joni@carltas.com
Web site: www.theflowerfields.com
The Gardens at Heather Farm
This non-profit, environmental education center is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of California horticulture and ecology. The on-site Natural Science Classroom (NSC) offers a wide variety of science and environmental education programs for students of all ages and abilities. Each program includes an interactive presentation, hands-on activities and teacher resource materials. Programs are designed to support classroom curriculum and align with the current California Science and Social Science Content Standards.
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 947-6712
Fax: (925) 947-1726
E-mail: education@gardenshf.org
Web site: www.gardenshf.org
The Hamburger Farm
A visit to The Hamburger Farm includes a ride on the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm railroad to and from The Hamburger Farm site, a guided tour of a farm that grows crops needed for a hamburger, hands-on activities, self-guided tour of Weeland petting zoo, play time in all play areas (including Coyote Mountain Mine), nutritious and delicious hamburger picnic and classroom materials for follow-up lessons. Minimum group size is 15.
The Hamburger Farm
1415 Pumpkin Lane
Wheatland, CA 95692
Phone: (530) 633-4392
Fax: (530) 633-9538
E-mail: bishopspumpkinfarm@att.net
Web site: www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com
The Pizza Farm
Visit a farm that actually grows pizza! This one-half acre living demonstration farm is shaped like a pizza. In each of the eight "slices," students see, touch, and then learn about the plants and animals used to make pizza. Guests learn about how farmers grow wheat for crust, tomatoes for sauce, dairy cows that produce milk to make cheese, pigs for pepperoni and more. Guided tours, planting experience, farm animals, wagon ride, free lesson plans and a shaded picnic area are part of the field trip.
The Pizza Farm
27877 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 439-5885
Fax: (559) 439-5355
E-mail: pizzafarmer@cobbranch.com
Web site: www.cobbranch.com
The Pumpkin Farm
This 15-acre farm teaches about farm products, such as Indian corn, squash, gourds, pumpkins and straw. Seasonal education programs are available in October. Activities include a farm animal zoo, corn maze, tower slide and haunted barn. The site is open to the public.
The Pumpkin Farm
7736 Old Auburn Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: (916) 726-1137
Web site: pumpkinfarm.net
The Resendiz Family Fruit Barn
The Resendiz Family Fruit Barn schedules tours of their farm and family complex. School children learn, on a guided tour, about the importance of water to agriculture, plant their very own vegetable seedlings, and learn how many of the fresh fruits and vegetables they see in grocery stores are grown. Available in October of each year.
The Resendiz Family Fruit Barn
4342 Geer Road
Hughson, CA 95326
Phone: (209) 883-0100
Fax: (209) 883-0820
The UC Davis Children's Garden Program and Ecological Garden
The Children's Garden Program, located at the UC Davis Student Farm, offers spring field trips for school children. The focus is on sustainable agriculture and encourages hands-on participation by all students. The Children's Garden Program also offers workshops to teachers, parents and volunteers to enhance elementary school garden projects and integrate them into the curriculum.
The Children's Garden Program
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue c/o Plant Sciences
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-7033
Fax: (530) 754-7885
E-mail: jchillhouse@ucdavis.edu
Web site: www.childrensgarden.ucdavis.edu
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park provides a pleasing learning environment to see, hear, and touch the many aspects of agriculture within California's North State region. This museum and park complex has a summer butterfly house and live animals, and is connected to miles of walking trails and the McConnell Arboretum & Gardens. This collection of indoor and outdoor learning attractions focuses on the Sacramento River watershed, its natural inhabitants, and human history. A variety of programs are available.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
840 Auditorium Drive
Redding, CA 96001
E-mail: info@turtlebay.org
Web site: www.turtlebay.org
UC Davis Arboretum Outdoor Education Program
The 95-acre Davis Arboretum is a living museum with collections of exotic and native trees, shrubs and flowering plants, which are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. Programs include guided weekend tours, environmental education programs, weekend family programs, field trips, and gardening workshops. Brochures describe self-guided tours, and interpretive signs and plant labels are available. A newsletter is published quarterly, and other publications are published periodically.
UC Davis Arboretum
University of California
1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-4880
Fax: (530) 752-5796
E-mail: arboretum@ucdavis.edu
Web site: arboretum.ucdavis.edu
UC Hansen Agricultural Center at the Faulkner Farm/UC Cooperative Extension
The UC Hansen Agricultural Center at the Faulkner Farm (HAC) and UC Cooperative Extension in Ventura County provide food systems education and promote agricultural literacy through school-based and after school programs, extenders (such as teachers, volunteers, etc.) and the community. Among the program offerings are 4-H Farm Field Trips, which provide a half-day, hands-on, and standards-aligned educational experience for various age groups (kindergarten, grade 3 and special education). UC HAC/UC Cooperative Extension also provide a garden-educator workshop series, a garden-based learning library, demonstration gardens for school and home gardeners, and a Master Gardener demonstration garden. The UC Hansen Agricultural Center is open to the public one Saturday morning a month, when workshops and farm/garden tours are offered. The historic landmark, Faulkner Farm, is open for limited viewing by the public several Saturdays each year. All of the programs are free or carry a nominal charge. The CE/HAC staff also provide an exciting agriculture and natural resource journalism program that enables middle and high-school students to research, write and publish newspaper inserts for other students. The program also features a photography strand incorporating the Junior Master Gardener program.
UC Cooperative Extension/UC Hansen Agricultural Center
14292 West Telegraph Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: (805) 525-9293
Web site: www.ceventura.ucdavis.edu
University of California Botanical Garden
The University of California Botanical Garden is located in Strawberry Canyon above the Berkeley campus, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The Garden's 34 acres contain over 13,000 species and varieties of plants from all over the world. Arranged by region of origin, the garden has outstanding collections of cacti, rhododendrons, Chinese medicinal herbs, Western herbs, and California natives. The sloping site offers excellent views of San Francisco Bay. Docent-lead tours are available throughout the year for children and adult groups.
University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 643-2755
Fax: (510) 642-5045
E-mail: garden@berkeley.edu
Web site: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
University of California Desert Research and Extension Center
This extension center provides numerous resources and programs for teachers and students. It conducts research and outreach activities that support the agricultural enterprise of the Imperial Valley and nurtures an awareness of natural and renewable resources. The FARM SMART program includes a dairy and cotton unit (Cotton and Cows: Alfalfa is Ice Cream in the Making), seed and crops unit (My Agrilicious Pyramid), an insects unit, and a water unit (Water Out West). Programs can be customized to fit your needs.
University of California Desert Research and Extension Center
Attn: Nancy Caywood Robertson
1004 East Holton Road
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 356-3067 or (520) 560-1119
E-mail: nlwade@ucdavis.edu
Web site: desertrec.ucdavis.edu
Vegetable Picking Experience
Students will learn how vegetables grow and the benefits of eating healthy. They will pick their favorites out of the field, load one of the wagons for a tour around the farm and visit farm animals. The day will conclude with lunch in the shade of the orchard.
The Pizza Farm
27877 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 439-5885
Fax: (559) 439-5355
E-mail: pizzafarmer@cobbranch.com
Web site: www.cobbranch.com
Yolo Basin Foundation
The Yolo Basin Foundation works in partnership with the Department of Fish and Game to provide educational opportunities for the public and school groups. Learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems through the Demonstration Wetlands and hands-on activities, and take a guided tour of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
Yolo Basin Foundation
Post Office Box 943
Davis, CA 95617
Phone: (530) 758-1018
E-mail: mpope@yolobasin.org
Web site: www.yolobasin.org