School & Group Field Science at Channel Islands

Learning in Nature’s Classroom

NatureBridge field science programs in Channel Islands National Park offer students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn hands-on science in one of the richest marine biospheres in the world.  

• A classroom like no other: Known as the “Galapagos Islands of North America,” the significance of the Channel Islands is a result of their remote, isolated position at the confluence of two major ocean currents, a region of persistent oceanic upwelling, and the border of two tectonic plates. 
• Inquiry-based learning: The story of this national park is best told through discovery of geological features, endemic species, archaeological findings, and learning about the deep cultural and ranching history of the islands.
• Inspired to action: With more endangered species that only exist in this park than any other part of the National Park Service, students learn that the survival of these plants and animals depends on our ability to protect and restore the habitat of the islands.

See why one teacher calls his NatureBridge program in the Channel Islands "the trip of a lifetime." View the video

Bring your Class!

Send a request for more information or call Karen Oxrider at 424-234-3240 or koxrider@naturebridge.org.