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Students getting their hands dirty for a wetland field study
Wetland field study

Jessica Weinberg McClosky / NPS

Science at the Seashore

Hands-On Science Education Programs for Middle & High School Students

Teachers may schedule one of three experiential field programs led by Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) staff. One day Science at the Seashore programs are also available to teachers who have not reserved the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.

  1. Giacomini Wetlands Field Study - Students practice water quality monitoring, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling and shorebird surveys to understand wetland ecology and restoration. Contact PRNSA to make a reservation.
  2. LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program & Experiential Training) - Students are trained to survey the distribution and abundance of the Pacific Mole Crab (Emerita analoga) on Limantour Beach. Contact PRNSA to make a reservation.
  3. Marine Debris Action Team - Students conduct plastic pollution density studies on local beaches using National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration scientific protocol. Contact PRNSA to make a reservation.

For more information about Science at the Seashore: Giacomini Wetlands, visit the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project's Science at the Seashore webpage.

Last updated: January 6, 2026

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