Plan A Field Trip

Drakes Beach provides visitors and school groups with an opportunity to observe elephant seal behavior and activity during their exciting pupping season!

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Thank you for your interest in Point Reyes National Seashore! We look forward to sharing the sights, sounds, and stories of this peninsula with your group.

Special program and field trip offerings for Fall 2023 are fully booked.

Current Program Offerings

Exploring Elephant Seals!
January 2024 - April 2024
Join a park ranger or a volunteer docent to learn more about these incredible animals that call Point Reyes home for the winter!

This program will be offered upon request on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at Drakes Beach, dependent on staff availability. Bus parking is available. Programs can be offered in 30 minute or one-hour format.

 

Start YOUR Adventure!

Skip Section 5 of the form. Fee waivers are not required, as Point Reyes National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee, and educational programs are available at no additional cost.

Download the Program Request Form

 

How to Request a Program for Your Class or Group

1. Download the Education Reservation Request Form linked above.
2. Fill out the appropriate sections of the form; please be sure to include at least one alternate date if possible. Save and rename the file to include the name of your school or group.
3. Email the form to [e-mail], including the name of your group in the subject line. A ranger will respond to your request at their earliest opportunity.

 

Bringing a Group to Point Reyes: What You Need to Know

• A park ranger will respond to your request by email to discuss the details of your visit, and confirm staff availability.
• Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance of visit.
• Please provide the Park with advance notice of any cancellations. 
• For groups of minors, we count on teachers and chaperones to help us provide a safe and rewarding experience for all. The Park requires one chaperone for ten students unless otherwise discussed.

 

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  Additional Educational Resources

  Additional curriculum materials and available resources for teachers or group leaders interested in visiting or learning about Point Reyes.

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  California Educational Standards

  Curriculum standards for the State of California that are often integrated into school trips to Point Reyes National Seashore,

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  Park Programs and Events

  Get to know your Seashore by going to a ranger program or attending one of these special events!