The Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center is located nine miles east of the coastal village of Mendocino in northern California. The 720 acre site is located in a mature redwood forest with a fresh water stream, beaver pond, sunny meadows and 25 miles of hiking trails.
Conservation ethics are interwoven into lessons, meal times and evening programs.
Activities include exploration of forest, stream, pond, and marine ecosystems. Also emphasized are communication skills, group challenges, and Native American skills. Special attention is given to helping students examine the connection between the choices and actions they make each day and the affect of those choices on the planet as a whole. Evening programs feature night hikes, folk dance, and campfires. An overview of the curriculum and site, as well as techniques for working with children and counselors will be stressed.