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Field Trips
Give us a Saturday and we'll give you an adventure!
When you come away with us for a day, we'll give you an education and an adventure. Our curatorial staff and our Education Department join forces for our field trip outings, which means expert science is seamlessly combined with fun. You'll not only discover Southern California's features, landscapes and hidden treasures, you'll learn about what our scientists do when they're out in the field!
Spring Birding in the Valley
Saturday, March 10, 2012; 8:00am-1:00pm
Explore the birdlife of San Fernando Valley’s Sepulveda Basin with Kimball Garrett, Ornithology Collections Manager. We’ll find and identify dozens of bird species by sight and sound, and learn about their natural history and current conservation issues. Join us for this great introduction to L.A.’s urban biodiversity.
Grades 3 and up. Limit 25 participants
Members $25, non Member $30
Participants provide their own transportation and lunch
To register and for more info call (213) 763-ED4U or email educate@nhm.org
Family Camping and Fossil Expedition Trip
Discover the world of Miocene fossils on this family camping trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park. With Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager Gary Takeuchi and Curator Dr. Xiaoming Wang, we'll search for fossils, take nature hikes, and roast marshamallows around the campfire. There will even be a special appearance by Dr. Dave Whistler, Curator Emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology!
Trip fee includes three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday as well as campground fees. Participants provide their own transportation and camping gear. Arrive any time after noon on Friday.
Check back soon for our Fall 2012 trip dates!
Fossil Hunting at Silverado Canyon
Search for marine fossils with Lindsey Groves, the Museum's Collections Manager of Malacology (mollusks). This rich fossil site is a great place to get some dirt under your fingernails. Record your fossils as Museum scientists do. Bring a bag for your best finds.
Check back soon for our Summer 2012 trip date!
Call (213) 763-ED4U (3348) or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information.