The focus of Green Day lessons are plants and the forest community. Students will learn about photosyntheses, the parts of plants and trees, plant reproduction, and life cycles. They will explore the relationship of plants in the forest including the soil cycle and the air cycle. The organic garden provides a hands-on opportunity for students to plant and harvest vegetables, make natural fertilizers and compost their food waste. The newly renovated Sustainable Living Center includes a renewable energy display featuring photovoltaic solar panels that provide power to the building.
Students learn about ways humans can live with less impact on the environment.
The students visit a unique community of plants and animals and learn about adaptation and habitat niches. Students learn about the importance of the marsh habitat including its functions as a wildlife nesting ground, migration resting spot, natural water purification, atmospheric gas producer, flood control area, and fish hatchery. Students will gain an appreciation for wetlands and an understanding of the importance of their preservation. Tide Pools Tidepooling provides an exploratory time for students to see and touch the creatures living in this community with a focus on adaptation, communities, and food chains as well as respect for natural habitats. Seal Walk and Pebble Beach Students walk along the Pacific coast and observe Northern Harbor Seals at a frequent resting spot.