PROBEA–Binational Education

E-NEWS
Directions to Museum

CONTACT:
Education Department
Weekdays, 8:30 AM–4 PM
619.255.0210
Messages may be left on voicemail anytime.
fax: 619.235.9446
groupregistration@sdnhm.org

Mailing Address:
San Diego
Natural History Museum
Education Department
P.O. Box 121390
San Diego, CA 92112-1390

Key for Hike Locations
RR – Restrooms
NF – No facilities
$ – Parking fee

Nature Walks

Experience the natural beauty of San Diego County on a one-hour nature walk led by the Museums Canyoneers (trained volunteer naturalists). Learn about native plants and animals, how they have adapted to their environment, and how some were used by the Kumeyaay. Choose from a selection of popular walk locations. Classes are divided into four to six students per Canyoneer for a small-group learning experience. Pre-walk classroom programs are available upon request.

Available October 2007 – May 2008
Grades: 2–12
Fee: $2 per student, minimum $30 per class
Days: Fridays
Times: 9:30 or 10:45 AM
Group size: 32 students maximum

Locations and Suggested Seasons

NORTH
• San Dieguito County Park, Solana Beach/Rancho Santa Fe: year-round (RR, $)
• Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Poway: spring (RR)
• Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, Mira Mesa: fall, spring ($, RR)
• Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension, Del Mar: year-round (NF)
• San Elijo Lagoon, Solana Beach: year-round (NF)

CENTRAL
• Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park, Pacific Beach: spring (RR)
• San Clemente Canyon West, University City/Clairemont: year-round (RR)
• Florida Canyon, Balboa Park: spring (RR)

EAST
• Old Mission Dam, Santee: year-round (RR)
• Mission Trails Regional Park, Santee: year-round (RR)

Note: Is transportation a problem? Is there a natural area within walking distance of your school? By special arrangement, Canyoneers will conduct hikes in other appropriate locations. For more information call 619.255.0210. Be prepared to describe the area and distance from your school.