CALIFORNIA
Field Trips

The Living Coast Discovery Center is an environmental education center with marine animal, animal and bird exhibits located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.

Los Angeles Audubon Society, Baldwin Hills Greenhouse Program offers STEM and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) based environmental education programs to local K-6 schools.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127-acre botanical garden and historical site. Their mission is to cultivate the natural, horticultural and historic resources for learning, enjoyment and inspiration.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a collection of more than 147,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe.

Experience the fun and lore of railroading at Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum that educates the public in railroad history and show live steam, gas-mechanical and electric railroad technology in actual operation.

The Los Angeles  Zoo has more than 2,200 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species. The Zoo’s botanical collection has over 800 different plant species.

The garden at Lotusland is home to more than 3,000 plants from all over the world, representing the horticultural passion of one extraordinary woman. Madame Ganna Walska.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India.

The Mexican Museum is to voice the complexity and richness of Latino art and culture throughout the Americas. The art reflects the Mexican, Mexican-American, and Latin American experiences. The Museum offers in-person, traveling and virtual programs.

Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. It is located within Micke Grove Regional Park, which includes a Japanese garden, the San Joaquin Historical Museum and an amusement park.

The Mingei International Museum collects, conserves and exhibits folk art, craft and design. Celebrates human creativity and furthering the understanding of folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world.

The AZA accredited Monterey Bay Aquarium inspires connection with the ocean. Virtual resources include courses, activities, and games. Check out the webcam.