To Participate in Nature's Classroom

Please phone for a reservation. We need a 2 to 3 weeks notice. We would also be happy to talk to you about this educational opportunity. Reservations necessary: please call (415) 388-2596.

Your students travel on an inquiry-based journey through Muir Woods and other natural communities along the Redwood Creek Watershed. They consider the interrelationships of the forest communities and record their observations in journals.

Getting Ready for the Park Visit

You can receive a CD-ROM with pre-visit learning activities, including a slide show and script that may be used to familiarize your class with the Muir Woods’ ecosystem. A limited amount of 30-minute videos also are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The video follows a ranger and group of students as they assume the role of "nature detectives" in the redwood forest. The video must be returned on the day of your visit.

In Muir Woods National Monument

National Park Service staff will greet you and your class when you arrive at Muir Woods. Staff will conduct a 15-minute talk on the ecosystem in a special outdoor classroom. Also, you will be provided with self-guides to aid you while hiking in the woods.