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Headlands Institute

URL: 

http://www.yni.org/hi/

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Topic: 

Air/Climate
Energy Conservation
Habitat/Ecosystems
Sustainability
Waste/Recycling
Water
Wildlife

Type: 

Field Trip
Service Learning Projects
Resource List

Description: 

Since 1977, the Headlands Institute has provided daylong and residential programs in environmental science education in the Marin Headlands, just north of San Francisco, for K-12 school groups. Programs, offered in partnership with the National Park Service, provide experiential and inquiry-based learning experiences customized for a group's needs and aligned with state education standards.

Cost: 

Yes

Grade: 

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

State: 

California

Keywords: 

Marin Headlands, San Francisco, watersheds, natural history, biomonitoring, marine science, terrestrial biology, earth sciences, physical sciences, cultural history, inquiry, standards