Foothills Ecology
California is often known for its earthquakes, and all of that movement has created the amazing foothills that surround the Bay Area. Each set of hills is unique, some covered with majestic redwoods, some with mixed woodland forests, and others with golden grasslands.
Students will learn about the variety of habitats that can be found in the California foothills from grasslands to redwood forests. They will learn about all of the animals that live in these environments and how they interact with each other, including the banana slug, the dusky footed woodrat and the acorn woodpecker.
The program is available for grades 1 and up. The selection of learning stations will focus the program to the appropriate age group.
Resources
Download the matrix of available learning stations
Download the Forest & Foothill Subject Guide
Download Huddart Park Site Guide
Download the Jasper Ridge Site GuideDownload the Stevens Creek Site Guide
Fees
Presentation onlyGrades 1 & up: 1.5-hour in-class presentation
- $170 for class sizes of 24 students or fewer
- $190 for class sizes between 25 and 32 students
Presentation w/Field Trip
Grades 1 & up: 1.5 hour in-class presentation, 2 hour field trip to Huddart Park, Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve or Steven's Creek Park
- $250 for class sizes of 24 students or fewer
- $285 for class sizes between 25 and 32 students.
Please note: If you choose a field trip to Jasper Ridge, all groups of students will require bus transportation as carpools are not allowed. Jasper Ridge also requires a signed waiver for everyone attending the field trip.
Scheduling School Programs
All School Programs are scheduled by teacher request using our online form. For more information, please review How to Sign Up for School Programs.