Sycamore Leo Carrillo: Naturalists at Large

Our education programs for over two hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the…

Who do weserve ?

Pygmy Forest of Sonoma

Giant Forest of Sequoia

Sonoran Desert

Colorado River

CatalinaIsland

What does

Naturalists at Large

do ?

We work with each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs.

Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 studentsAlways with one instructor and one adult from your school

Naturalists at Large provides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through

high school level students. We can

accommodate trips for 15 students to

over 200.

Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.

With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.

All of our instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid.

RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency ServicesParamedic Unit Malibu – 15 minutesSheriffs – 10 to 20 minutes

Where in the world are we going?

Just up the coast from Los Angeles

Leo CarrilloSycamor

e Canyon

Both sites are located on Highway One

between Los Angeles and Ventura, and are a

part of the Santa Monica Mountains

National Recreation Area

Rocky promontories, panoramic views, and the dramatic sounds of pounding surf; open grasslands, sycamore forested canyons, large expanse of coastal sage scrublands and chapparal, you can experience all of these coastal wonders within these two park areas.

WELCOME !

Everyone off the bus!

NOW WHAT !

Okay, we have our tent set up. But where’s the…

OH!…okay….

Time to eat !

Meals are wholesome

affairs providing the nutrition needed for

active participants

There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose

Allergies and Special Food Needs

• Program meals offer vegetarian food options.

• For those with specific needs due to allergies or personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your faculty.

• Naturalists at Large can help guide those with special diets to supplement their meals in ways which everyone can most easily manage.

So what will we learn ?

Academic Aspect

Identification of tide pool and terrestrial plants and animals

Learn about the three plant communities (grassland, sycamore canyon bottom, and sage scrubland)

Study beach formation/degradationLearn Native American culture and uses of

plantsStream Studies and Riparian Zones

Let’s get ready to hike…

Let’s see what we can

find!

Up Canyon

Down Canyon

Some more up canyon views

And a few more down

Keep your eyes open for the unique and interesting

What plant is this andwho’s your favoritesports team?

Our naturalist

s will guide you on your journey

to…

the beach !

There’s much to discover

What did you find?

A Seastar…

Some FRIENDS…

and some…Amazing Moments

TRY…

A focus of most all Naturalists at Large programming is the interaction of the individual with the group. The needs of both must be met through the development of cooperation, leadership and problem solving skills.

The facilitation of activities, with the emphasis on our interaction with the environment and each other, promotes awareness of each individual’s role in making the group experience a positive one.

And a few other optional activities…

Journal & ReflectiveActivity

Map & CompassOrienteering

Animal Tracking

Creativity

Relaxation & Stretching

Fun Games

And with the setting of the Sun…

The day is not over…

Night Hike

Star studies and the night sky

CAMPFIRE

A great experience for the individual student…

The group…

And the Faculty !

A Typical Day7:30Breakfast 9:00Groups A and B do journal activities, riparian canyon hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D hike to beach and tide pools12:00 Lunch by groups1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities, riparian canyon hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B hike to beach and tide pools 4:30Return to camp for large group games6:00Dinner 7:30Evening Program: Night walk and star study9:00Students released to faculty

Southern California Coast

Discover It !

Ask about…

Allergies, Medications, and Special Dietary Needs

Equipment Reminders

Follow your equipment list.

Pack together. Adult and student can double check the contents of the gear bag.

All clothing should fit in a medium size duffle.

A day pack is essential to move about the program with water, some food, extra layers of clothing, and personal incidentals.

Utensil Kit that may be reused for each meal and a cup that can handle hot & cold liquids.

Rain gear is a must. (water-proof shell) Rain Ponchos are fine.

Comfortable closed toed shoes are required. Light weight hikers or tennis shoes with a few pairs of good outdoor socks (non-cotton).

A good water bottle (quart or liter).

The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment list for specifics).

Ground pad. Ensolite pads are much cheaper than thermarest types and work just as well.

Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 1 or 2 gallon storage ziplocks are good for protecting clothing in a gear bag from moisture. Along with a couple hefty 15 to 30 gallon bags to line your gear bag and sleeping bag (& daypack).

Don’t send gear that you could not afford lost or broken (expensive cameras, cell phones, and other electronics). A handy disposable camera would be just fine.

Follow your equipment list, ask questions, borrow from friends.

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