Field Trips

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! For more information about our field trips or to register, please call  (213) 763-ED4U (3348).

Spring Birding at Malibu Creek

Saturday, March 27, 2010; 8 am - 2 pm

Learn about the varied birdlife of the Malibu Creek area of the Santa Monica Mountains with a Museum Scientist! Join Kimball Garrett, Ornithology Collections Manager, on this day-long trip as we explore the sights and sounds of the birds at Malibu Creek State Park and Malibu Lagoon. We'll find and identify dozens of bird species by sight and sound and learn about their natural history and conservation issues. The trip will be a great introduction to the biodiversity of woodland, chaparral and coastal wetland habitats in the Los Angeles region.

Participants provide their own transportation and lunch. Limited to 25 participants. Grades 3 and up. Members $40. General Admission $45.

Call (213) 763-ED4U (3348) or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information or to register.

Silverado Canyon Fossil Dig

Saturday, May 1, 2010; 9:30 am to 12 noon

Search for marine fossils with Lindsey Groves, Malacology Collections Manager. This rich fossil site is a great place to learn the basics of fossil field work. Record your fossils as Museum scientists do, and bring a bag for your best finds.

Participants provide their own transportation and lunch. Limited to 40 participants. Grades 2 and up. Members $35. General Admission $40.

Call (213) 763-ED4U (3348) or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information or to register.