Educational Opportunities at the Cosumnes River Preserve
The
Cosumnes River Preserve has much to offer educators as a local resource.
Its proximity to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley schools and communities
makes it an ideal location for studying local environmental issues and
natural history. We would like to invite all educators to take advantage
of what we have to offer, please read on:
Teacher Workshops - Teachers are required to attend a Teacher Workshop prior to scheduling a field trip. Teachers and parent chaperones should attend a workshop so you may prepare for your self-guided tour of the Preserve. If you would like to attend the next scheduled workshop, please click here to send an email to put you on the list.
The Location of the workshop is the Cosumnes River Preserve Visitor Center at 13501 Franklin Boulevard, in Galt. The workshop will focus on preparing teachers and parents for an onsite visit to the Preserve. Information about the Preserve’s joint partnership, natural history, and habitats will be shared. Teachers and parents will also have the opportunity to conduct the hands-on activities included in the curriculum. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a sack lunch or dinner. To register for the workshop, please contact John Durand via email.
The next Teacher's Workshop are:
TBA
Visitor Center - The Visitor Center features hands-on exhibits, restrooms and picnic facilities for sixty students.
Self-Guided Trails- Two trails are open to the public during daylight hours. Both trailheads are easily accessible from the Visitor Center or Franklin Blvd. The Lost Slough Wetland Boardwalk Trail is approximately 1-mile long and provides a good view of seasonal and permanent wetlands west of Franklin Blvd. The River Walk Nature Trail is a 3.3 mile loop that takes the visitors along a variety of different habitats. Both trails have numbered markers that correspond with an educational trail brochure that is available at the Visitor Center. Naturalist-guided River Walk tours are offered on some weekends (call in advance or see schedule for dates and times).
Curriculum - The Preserve offers curriculum, available as PDFs - grades K-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-12 - that is filled with background information and instructional concepts. The curriculum focuses on local environmental education. Each grade level packet includes classroom activities designed to accompany the fall and spring on-site trail activities. The curriculum was developed with local and state curriculum requirements in mind.
Preparing
for a Field Trip Visit…
Reservations
Reservations are taken for teachers and/or parents who have attended the
teacher workshop within the last two (2) years. Contact the Education Coordinator
at (916) 683-1703 or email jdurand@galt.k12.ca.us to schedule your visit. Reservations are made on a first come, first served
basis. You will be asked to complete and return a Field Trip Reservation Form. There are no fees for group school visits but donations are appreciated.
Field Trip Reservation Form (pdf)
Adult Leaders Educators are recommended to attain a ratio of one (1) adult for every eight (8) students. Chaperones should be oriented to the Preserve, via written materials, this web site, and/or visiting the Preserve. This really does make for a more enjoyable visit.
Safety Educators must carry a first aid kit (not provided by the Cosumnes River Preserve) and all visitors should carry a personal supply of potable water on the trail.
For further information on educational opportunities contact: John Durand at jdurand@galt.k12.ca.us |
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Cosumnes River Preserve * 13501 Franklin Blvd. Galt CA 95632
(916) 684-2816
info@cosumnes.org