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Guided Beach Walk
 
The Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands, 1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965
Contact: Education Department
Phone: 415-289-7330
Email: edu@tmmc.org

Sponsoring Science Center:
Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, California
Phone: 415-289-7330
Fax: 415-289-7333

Explore the sandy beach habitat and its interaction with Rodeo Lagoon. Learn about the beach/estuarine ecosystem, including the plants and animals found washed ashore by the waves. Students participate in a beach clean up and discussion about trash/pollution and its effects on ocean life. (Beach walks do not automatically include a visit to the hospital. Please schedule that separately.) Best season: March-November

All programs:
Are adapted to your group's age/grade level.
Support the California State Academic Content Standards.
Include educational resource materials for preparation and pre- and post-program activities.
Are available in Spanish upon request. (Ofrecemos todos nuestros programas en espaƱol).

Type: Field Trips
Focus: Marine Science
Audience/Grade(s) served: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Counties Served: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Order information: Call 415-289-7330 at least one month in advance

Cost: Schools, non-profits, $75 per group; general public, $4/person, minimum $75
Dates: Best season: March-November
Days and Hours: Program length is one hour (45 minutes for Pre-K/K)
Additional Languages: Spanish
Group size: Up to 35, including chaperones

More Information (opens a new window):
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/groupprogram/marin_headlands.asp