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Field Trips

 

The Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience for ages K-8th grade, teachers, and parents. Our 440 acre campus containins 4 unique ecosystems: Ponderosa Sandhills, Mixed Coniferous Forest, Riparian(creek), and the Redwood Forest.

 

We offer both half day and full day excursions of various topics and destinations. Options abound!

 

 

 

Field Trip Reservation Form.pdf

Field Trip Flyer.pdf

 

 

Half Day Program
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Cost $14 per participant

 

One 2 ½ hour excursion lead by one of our experienced Naturalists. You choose the topic.

Excursions include age appropriate science content communicated through

experiential activities, hiking, and games.

 
Full Day Program
9:00 a.m.–2:45p.m.

Cost $25/participant/bring you own sack lunch

 

Option A: Two 2 ½ hour excursions with a lunch break among the Redwoods

Option B: Extended hike adventure exploring our 4 ecosystems

Option C: One 2 ½ hour excursion/lunch break/plus swimming

Option D: One 2 ½ hour excursion/lunch break/plus climbing wall

Option E: One 2 ½ hour excursion/lunch break/Redwood canopy tour (additional $50 cost and 75lb. student weight minimum)

 

Night Option: One 2 ½ hour Night Hiking excursion (7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.)

 

To reserve an option you must have at least 8 participants.

 

Choose your excursion topic

  • Ecosystems (experience 4 ecosystems)
  • Aquatic Exploration (riparian ecosystem)
  • Redwoods (producers)
  • Birds & Snakes (consumers)
  • Habitat Restoration (endangered species/invasive species)
  • Fungus Among Us! (banana slugs/mushrooms/and soil)
  • Math in Nature (discovering patterns Fibonacci numbers)
  • Can I Eat That? (edible plants & identification)
  • Solar Energy (photo cells & solar car construction)

 

What to bring?

  • Sack lunch
  • Coat
  • Good walking shoes/extra shoes for creek option
  • Water bottle
  • Pencil/pen

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