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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Elementary

Inquiry With A Ranger

Sensible Habitats takes K-1 nature detectives on an intriguing investigation near the Golden Gate to uncover the rich diversity of human, plant, and animal life.

Petal Pushers brings 2nd and 3rd grade knee-high naturalists to the Presidio Native Plant Nursery for an A-Z indigenous plant adventure.

 

Into the Redwood Forest immerses 3-5 grade clue-seeking scientists in the wonders of Muir Woods, from the very small to the very tall.

 

Point of Inquiry transports 4th grade history sleuths to Gold Rush Fort Point to discover and imagine another time and place. 

 

Investigate on your Own

Nature's Classroom guides K-5 species spotters on a magical journey through Muir Woods and other natural communities along the Redwood Creek Watershed.

Artillery, Bricks & Co. sends 4th and 5th grade crafty time travelers in search of everyday life in a Civil War Era fort.

Photo of Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis).  

Did You Know?
Alcatraz Island is the site of a large colony of Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis), the gull species that inhabits the Oregon and California coast. Individuals mate for life and come together each year on Alcatraz to defend their historic territory and raise three chicks.

Last Updated: June 30, 2009 at 17:41 EST