Custom outdoor education trips for your school.

2. Who do we
serve ?
Our education programs
for over two hundred of
California's public and
independent schools have
introduced thousands of
students to environments
as diverse as the…

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

4. What does
Naturalists at Large
do ?

6. 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.

7. Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 students
Always with one
instructor and
one adult from
your school

8. 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.

10. 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.

12. 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.

13. All of our instructors are CPR and Wilderness
First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold
advanced certifications such as Wilderness
Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First
Responders and Wilderness Advanced First
Aid.
RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency Services
Ambulance: 5-10 minutes...ambulance
dispatched from Pt. Reyes Station and
normally runs to Petaluma.
Medivac Helicopter: 10 minutes...Petaluma.
Law Enforcement: State park- minutes

15. Olema
Ranch

21. Members of the class will be organized into groups
of twelve to fourteen students. Naturalists at
Large instructors will work with their groups of
students to teach basic camp skills, supervise meal
preparation, conduct outdoor education hikes
(primarily a mix of "walk and talks” and hands-on
activities) on the Park trails.

24. Clean
Restrooms
And
Hot
Showers

26. Everybody
get’s to
help with
camp
chores

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

29. Allergies and Special Food Needs
• Program meals offer vegetarian food options.
• For those with specific needs due to allergies
or personal reasons, we suggest discussion
with your faculty.
• Naturalists at Large can help guide those with
special diets to supplement their meals in
ways which everyone can most easily manage.

32. 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.

33. 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.

36. Educational themes include the
grassland community, north coast
forests, stream science, ecology
of the redwoods, forests and
humans -- a historical perspective,
local geology, the stars, and
environmental influences on plant
species and diversity. Emphasis
will be tailored to complement the
academic goals of the school.

40. The park features a variety of
flowers and trees, including
oak, tanoak, madrone, live oak,
laurel and Douglas fir.
California native wildflowers
include buttercups, milkmaids,
and Indian paintbrush.

48. And a short shuttle drive
away is the entrance to…

51. The Coast Miwok people were the inhabitants of
what we now call Marin and southern Sonoma
Counties. They had a rich economy based on
gathering, fishing and hunting. Village communities
of 75 to several hundred people developed in
sheltered places near fresh water and plentiful
food. "Kule Loklo" (meaning "Bear Valley") is a
recreated village.

54. Wildlife abounds throughout the
Seashore. Along the coast you may
find marine mammals such as whales,
seals, and sea lions. A closer look
reveals an abundance of bird life
feeding near the tideline. Back in the
forest, you may glimpse a bobcat,
coyote, raccoon, or skunk scurrying
off. We also have plenty of deer and
elk to be seen.

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

59. Creativity
Relaxation & Stretching
Fun Games

60. Backpack or
Over-Night /
Camp- Out
Options

62. Star studies and
the night sky

65. A Typical Day
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Groups A and B do journal activities,
redwood ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups
C and D Shuttle to Bear Valley Visitor Center
12:00 Lunch by groups
1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities,
redwood ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups
A and B Shuttle to Bear Valley Visitor Center
4:30 Return to camp for large group games
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Evening Program:
Night walk and star study
9:00 Students released to faculty

67. A great
experience
for the
individual
student…

68. The group…

69. And the Faculty !

71. Ask about…
Allergies, Medications,
and Special dietary
Needs

72. Equipment Reminders
Follow your equipment list.
Pack together. Adult and student can double
check the contents of the gear bag.
All clothing should fit in a medium size duffle.
A day pack is essential to move about the program
with water, some food, extra layers of clothing,
and personal incidentals.
Utensil Kit that may be reused for each meal and
a cup that can handle hot & cold liquids.

73. Rain gear is a must. (water-proof shell) Rain
Ponchos are fine.
Comfortable closed toed shoes are required.
Light weight hikers or tennis shoes with a few
pairs of good outdoor socks (non-cotton).
A good water bottle (quart or liter).
The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment
list for specifics).
Ground pad. Ensolite pads are much cheaper
than thermarest types and work just as well.

74. Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 1 or 2
gallon storage ziplocks are good for protecting
clothing in a gear bag from moisture. Along with
a couple hefty 15 to 30 gallon bags to line your
gear bag and sleeping bag (& daypack).
Don’t send gear that you could not afford lost
or broken (expensive cameras, cell phones, and
other electronics). A handy disposable camera
would be just fine.
Follow your equipment list, ask questions,
borrow from friends.

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