A small lab equipped with microscopes allows in-depth study of living creatures. Slide presentations on birds, intertidal animals and the forest are available. A gravel beach is accessible during low tide for outdoor games. Planning a Coastal Ecology Field Trip Classes spend one to three days at the field station in Peterson Bay. CACS requires one adult chaperone per six students, plus teacher.
Teachers are responsible for planning and leading all student activities.
All teachers are required to attend a weekend orientation at the Field Station prior to bringing a class for the first time. CACS Staff and Volunteers One staff person and a volunteer will accompany your class to serve as resource people. Marine Transportation Boat transportation is provided by Rainbow Tours aboard their 67' vessel, the MV Rainbow Connection. Departure from Homer Boat Harbor and return from Peterson Bay are usually in the afternoon. The boat schedule is at the discretion of Rainbow Tours and is based on tides and their other bookings.