Trail Closure

At Kirby Park, the entrance remains closed and the accessible trail is currently closed due to storm damage.

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Introduce your students to the Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Bring the Slough to You!

Use these resources as pre- or post-engagement lessons—or if you’re unable to visit in person, create your own digital field trip to this amazing place.

Watersheds, Wetlands, & EstuariesAn at-a-glance introduction to the Elkhorn Slough Reserve and the natural history of this area. Filled with fun facts and games as well as worksheets to expand the learning.
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Virtual Field Trips

Specially-created digital notebooks for students to use on their own or as a class. Each notebook is grade-level specific and complements the on-site field trip or can be used as a virtual field trip experience.

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Teacher Resources

Activities and materials for teachers and remote learners. From water quality parameters to habitats, from worksheets to videos, this page contains everything a teacher needs to take their teaching to the next level and dive deeper into estuarine and coastal science. (Coming soon.)

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Reserve VideosWe’ve created a library of fun, engaging videos for students young and old. Learn how to nature journal, take a mindful walk in an oak forest, or make a crab—there is something for everyone!
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