The Tijuana Estuary offers free visits to elementary, middle and high school groups and other youth groups (ecology clubs, service groups, etc.). School visits to The Tijuana Estuary are theme-based and integrated with the California State Science Framework. We encourage school groups to visit while their classes are studying related subject matter. We have activities that can integrate art, language and social studies as well. Activities usually focus on general estuary ecology, plants and birds. Other subject areas are available upon request.
For information on each of our school programs, please click on the links below:
M.A.R.S.H.,grades 1-6
Tijuana Estuary Explorers, grades 3-6, Next Training: 3/14/12
Tijuana Estuary High School Teacher’s Guide, grades 6-12, Next Training: 8/15-16/13
Estuaries 101 Curriculum
College
Education Programs Brochure
Field Trip Guidelines
| Types of Tours Available | Guided and nonguided |
| Length of Visit | Approximately 2 ½ hours |
| Teacher Requirements | Must attend one-time orientation or training. |
| Group Size | 35 students maximum |
| Chaperones Requirements | At least 3 |
| Languages Available | English and Spanish |
| Reservations | First-come, first-served. At least 2 weeks advance notice. |
| Visit Days | Monday – Friday, mornings encouraged. |
To schedule an orientation, training, or field trip:
Marya Ahmad, mahmad(at)parks.ca.gov
619-575-3613 ext.306
Lorena Warner-Lara, lwarner(at)parks.ca.gov
619-575-3613 ext.305
Transportation Grants
Limited transportation reimbursements are currently available for schools who currently cannot attend the Reserve’s free, high quality environmental education programs due to lack of transportation funds and teachers who have attended an orientation and/or training at the Reserve. Please complete the request form and contact Anne Marie Tipton for details if you are interested, amtipton(at)parks.ca.gov or (619) 575-3613, ext. 304.
