About Bay Discovery
The BAY DISCOVERY program consists of a one-time restoration education field trip that connects students to the San Francisco Bay estuary and engages them in critical tidal marsh restoration. These day long field adventures help students to understand their local marshes, prompting them to examine the connections between themselves and our environment, and inspiring them to improve ecosystem health.
The BAY DISCOVERY program requirements: minimum 15 and maximum 35 students, grade levels: 5-12th; one teacher
Restoration Field Trips
These four hour service learning and stewardship trips invite students to discover the rich ecology of the Bay through educational lessons and seasonal restoration activities. Check out our map of local restoration sites and spread the word at your school by posting our flyer.
Classroom Lessons
Our optional pre-trip classroom lessons are designed to familiarize students with the San Francisco Bay salt marsh ecosystem, provide a basic overview of restoration ecology, and prepare your students for their salt marsh restoration field trip.
We encourage you to use our educational resources and downloadable lessons to bring the Bay to life in your classroom.
Bay Discovery Photos
MEET THE BAY DISCOVERY SCHOOLS
"Always valuable time spent outdoors that connects with curriculum. This program promotes excitement, wonder, and provides youth with a sense of responsibility. The students really love this trip. Save The Bay is so consistent with high-quality program and well-trained, enthusiastic, well-versed instructors."
-- Mary Sano, Jordan Middle School, 6th grade teacher
Palo Alto Baylands
“Today I had a really fun day. I got to experience things I never thought I would. I got to see lots of wildlife such as bat rays, jackrabbits, hawks, squirrels, and chipmunks. Now that I know what I’m doing to their habitats I will take care of my trash.
-- D’Mario, 8th grader
E.C. Reems Academy
Please Contact Us
The Restoration Education Staff at Save The Bay looks forward to hearing from you. We are very proud of our Bay Discovery program, eager to answer your questions, and excited to work with you to ensure that students throughout the Bay Area have the opportunity to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay! Please give us a call anytime at 510-463-6813.