Field trips bring kids to nature
Thanks to the generosity of Parks Foundation donors, generations of Sonoma County students have enjoyed science-based field trips to nearly a dozen Regional Parks.
Focusing on perennially interesting topics such as weather, rocks and wildlife, as well as contemporary issues like climate change and water conservation, Regional Parks’ dedicated naturalists and educators create exceptional field trips and classroom visits for students from preschool to 6th grade.
Because field trip support is prioritized for schools with less discretionary funding, the great majority of students who participate in environmental education programs would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend. The Parks Foundation provides more than $20,000 a year in stipends that enable students from under-resourced schools to participate in these field trips. In many years, these funds are completely allocated by the first month of the school year!
In addition, the cost of bus transportation for field trips has escalated in recent years, creating a significant barrier, particularly for schools serving students with the least discretionary funding. The Parks Foundation helps underwrite bus transportation to make field trips for these schools possible.
We welcome the support of grant-making organizations and corporate sponsorships, as well as individual donations. A gift of $150 will sponsor a class of 30 students for a field trip. These popular excursions incorporate fitness, nature education, and park appreciation in fun, age-appropriate ways for a memorable student experience.
Focusing on perennially interesting topics such as weather, rocks and wildlife, as well as contemporary issues like climate change and water conservation, Regional Parks’ dedicated naturalists and educators create exceptional field trips and classroom visits for students from preschool to 6th grade.
Because field trip support is prioritized for schools with less discretionary funding, the great majority of students who participate in environmental education programs would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend. The Parks Foundation provides more than $20,000 a year in stipends that enable students from under-resourced schools to participate in these field trips. In many years, these funds are completely allocated by the first month of the school year!
In addition, the cost of bus transportation for field trips has escalated in recent years, creating a significant barrier, particularly for schools serving students with the least discretionary funding. The Parks Foundation helps underwrite bus transportation to make field trips for these schools possible.
We welcome the support of grant-making organizations and corporate sponsorships, as well as individual donations. A gift of $150 will sponsor a class of 30 students for a field trip. These popular excursions incorporate fitness, nature education, and park appreciation in fun, age-appropriate ways for a memorable student experience.
