For over 20 years, Naturalists at Large has provided outdoor education programs in California's diverse ecosystems for over 100 public and private schools. They offer 5 program areas including environmental science, outdoor skills, native and pioneer history, and group dynamics. Programs are tailored for each school and can accommodate groups from 15 to over 200 students. Trips typically last 1-6 days and involve hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and other outdoor activities while learning about the local environment and building teamwork. The document provides examples of sample itineraries and highlights the organization's focus on safety, teaching and ensuring all students have a meaningful experience.

1. FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS !

2. Our education programs for over a hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the… Independent Schools Charter Schools Public Schools Waldorf Schools Montessori Schools Who do we serve ?

3. Pygmy Forest of Sonoma Giant Forest of Sequoia Sonoran Desert Colorado River Catalina Island

4. California has a variety of great Outdoor Classrooms from which to choose

5. WHERE MIGHT YOU WANT TO GO ?

7. TEAM BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUTDOOR SKILLS Native & Pioneer History Group Retreats

8. We work with each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs.

9. Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 students

10. Naturalists at Large provides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through high school level students. We can accommodate trips for 15 students to over 200.

11. How long might your trip be? Trips range from 1 to 6 days in duration.

12. Environmental Science Natural History

13. Possible Topics and Themes Exploration of fresh water streams & tidepooling. Introduction to comparative ecosystems. Plant identification and their uses. Local wildlife observation and animal behavior.

14. Understanding the dynamics of an ecosystem. Regional geology and watershed studies. Exploring the relationship between humans and their environment. Star studies and the night sky. Marine biology and earth’s oceans.

15. Marine biology and earth’s oceans

16. All topics are connected directly to the natural history of each specific program site and are appropriately adjusted to the ages of the students. Exploration of fresh water streams & tidepooling

17. Local wildlife observation and animal behavior

18. Plant identification and their uses

19. Native & Pioneer History

20. Explore… the past

21. And those… who came before

22. Group Dynamics Team Building Leadership Development

23. A focus of most all Naturalists at Large programming is the interaction of the individual with the group. The needs of both must be met through the development of cooperation, leadership and problem solving skills.

24. The facilitation of activities, with the emphasis on our interaction with the environment and each other, promotes awareness of each individual’s role in making the group experience a positive one.

25. Outdoor Activity and Skills Instruction

26. Rock Climbing Backpacking Snorkeling Kayaking canoeing Cross-Country Skiing Ropes Course Hiking

27. Backpacking

28. Rock Climbing

29. Kayaking

30. Snorkeling and Night Snorkel

31. canoeing

32. Cross-Country Skiing

33. Ropes Course

34. Group Retreats

35. Retreats are a chance to develop stronger group cohesion and class unity

36. Fun, Active, & Challenging

37. Oh, the places you'll go !

38. Mountains

39. Santa Cruz Sierra Nevada Santa Monicas San Bernardinos

40. Deserts

41. Joshua Tree Death Valley Anza Borrego Colorado River

42. Seashores

43. Catalina Island North Coast Beaches South Coast Beaches

44. You can experience the outdoors at one of our LODGE SITES or from our TENT SITES (Outdoor Learning Center).

45. Lodge-Based

47. Tenting

49. Food Meals are wholesome affairs providing the nutrition needed for active participants There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose

50. And a few other optional activities… Journal & Reflective Activity Map & Compass Orienteering Animal Tracking

51. Creativity Relaxation & Stretching Fun Games

52. Evening Programs When the sun goes down there’s…

53. Campfire

54. Night Walk

55. Star studies and the night sky

56. Our Instructors

57. Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.

59. With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.

60. The following is a sample three-day schedule (for a rock climbing trip) that has been used by several schools. Four-day and five-day trips are more typical and allow for a more in-depth experience. (Remember that all trips are custom designed and schedules will fit your needs)

61. (Day one) 1:00 Arrive at Indian Cove Campground Bus greeters, Snack. Orientation to site, All Staff and Faculty meeting Break into trail groups / small group orientation and introductions. Set up camp / kitchen orientation 3:30 Ground school – Intro to climbing 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Evening Program: Night awareness and trust activities 9:00 Students released to faculty

62. (Day two) 7:15 Breakfast 9:00 Groups A, B and C do journal activities, desert ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups D, E and F climb 12:00 Lunch by groups 1:00 Groups D, E and F do journal activities, desert ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups A,B and C climb 4:30 Return to camp 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening Program: Night walk and star study 9:00 Students released to faculty

63. (Day three) 7:15 Breakfast 7:30 Break down camp 8:30 All gear staged and ready to load on bus 9:00 Groups D, E and F hike, art activities and games. Groups A, B and C climb 11:30 Lunch by trail groups 12:00 Groups A, B and C hike, art activities and games. Groups D, E and F climb 2:30 Return to camp for debrief 3:00 Load gear on bus 3:30 School departs

64. a great experience for the Group...

65. and the Individual

66. So get on a bus…

67. and Discover California with...

68. www.natsatlarge.com