We offer two different multi-day programs at Pinnacles National Monument. Each program is made up of a pre-visit in the classroom, a visit to the park, and a post-visit back in the classroom. Both programs are based on California State Content Standards for students in 4th through 8th grades.
The Wings on the Wind program focuses on the current California condor reintroduction project at Pinnacles National Monument. In this three-day program, students will understand the concepts of extinction and endangered species, make evaluations and record data, and analyze the ecosystems at Pinnacles to comprehend why this park was chosen as a release site for the California condor.
Frogs Eat Icky Bugs
The Frogs Eat Icky Bugs program is a new work in progress at Pinnacles. It focuses on the possible reintroduction of the Foothill Yellow-legged frog into the park. In this four-day program, students will understand the concepts of habitat, use equipment to test the water quality of streams at Pinnacles, and analyze the data collected. Students will then use the information collected to make an educated decision about the Foothill Yellow-legged frog's proposed reintroduction into Pinnacles. This program is only available in the spring!
Schedule a one-day program for your class
Print and fill out the Program Request Form and Educational Fee Waiver Form and fax both of these to the park at (831)389-4489. A park educator will contact you to verify your dates and give you additional information.
If you are unable to print the form, please call us at (831)389-4485 ext 262.
