Ranger-led Education Programs
Lassen Volcanic National Park serves public and private school groups in thirty-six California counties, grades Kindergarten through college. Our ranger-led education programs are designed to meet the individual needs of classes and CA State curriculum standards. All ranger-led programs are free of charge. The number of programs we can offer depends on park staffing and funding.
Reservations
Programs are very popular and dates fill quickly, so make reservations early. To make reservations, please contact the park education specialist, Robert Cromwell at 530-595-6132. All reservation programs are subject to availability of park staff. Reservations begin on the following dates:
- November 1 for January to April Snowshoe Programs
- February 1 for May to July programs
- June 1 for August and September programs
Program Selection
Title |
Location |
Months |
Length |
Max Group Size |
Winter Ecology Snowshoe Program |
Southwest Entrance |
January - April |
1.5 - 2 hrs |
35 |
Winter Survival/ Snow Shelter Program |
Southwest Entrance
|
January - April |
2 hrs |
35 |
Volcanoes of Lassen Demonstration |
Various Sites |
May - October |
30-60 mins |
- |
Introduction to Lassen Volcanic NP |
Various Sites |
May - October |
30 mins |
- |
Hydrothermal Features |
Bumpass Hell Parking Area or Sulphur Works |
July - October May - October |
30-45 mins |
- |
Lassen Habitats: Intro to plant and animal communities |
Various sites including Manzanita Lake, Lily Pond |
May - October |
Varies with class |
- |
Lassen Peak: Intro to its history and eruption sequence |
Devastated Area and Lassen Peak Parking Area |
May - October |
20-30 mins |
- |