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|  AT THE MUSEUM Gallery Investigations Self-guided Visits Days: Daily from 9:30 AM–4:30 PM Available October–May Visit our Discovery Center. Docents will lead small groups on a journey through unique San Diego County environments from the seashore to the desert. California State Standards  Explore Fossil Mysteries Available October–May Travel through time with Docent guides in the Museum’s permanent exhibition, Fossil Mysteries. Discover extraordinary San Diego and Baja California through this spectacular collection of regional fossils, interactives, and to-scale reproductions of ancient species. California State Standards  Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Fee: $6 per student (includes General Admission to the Museum) Times: 10 AM or 11 AM Group size: 32 students maximum per session Science Workshops Nature Science Seminar—Geology Science Workshops Read a Rock Fossil Tales of San Diego Available October–May Saber toothed cats and sloths and walruses—oh my! Take a close look at San Diego’s distant past by examining the fossil clues. California State Standards  Nature's Night Life Available October–May Who comes out at night? Explore the special adaptations of some of San Diego County's nocturnal creatures. California State Standards  Life in the Desert Available October–May How do living organisms adapt to extreme conditions? Discover the fascinating plants and animals that inhabit our local deserts. California State Standards  Roadrunners Available October–May San Diego is a hotspot of biodiversity. Learn all about the wild inhabitants that have adapted to survive in the varied habitats of our county. California State Standards  Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Fee: $155 per school visit for two one-hour sessions; same day, same room, same topic, limit three sessions per day Times: 9:30 and 10:45 AM Group size: 25 students maximum per session Snakes and Lizards of Southern California Available September–June In your classroom, our expert reptile handler will introduce live animals for an up-close experience with local and rescued reptile species. Days: Weekdays Fee: $225 for a one-hour session; $325 for two one-hour sessions Times: Flexible Group size: 60 students maximum per session IN THE FIELD Nature Walks Available October–May Experience the natural beauty of San Diego County on a one-hour nature walk led by the Museum's Canyoneers (trained volunteer naturalists). Learn about native plants and animals and how they have adapted to their environment. Choose from a selection of popular walk locations. Days: Fridays Fee: $2 per student, $30 minimum per class Times: 9:30 or 10:45 AM Group size: 32 students maximum |
