Central Coast Natural History Association

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Program Overview
It's not merely a guided tour of the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. It’s a hike up a volcanic plug, a trek to a bird rookery, a scientific exploration of the mudflats, up-close demonstrations in the Learning Center, and a session of hands-on activities.
Kids at the Rookery
Discussions at each venue reflect the new state science standards for grades 3 to 7. All this happens under the direction of trained docents.

Click on one of the following programs for more details and have your students experience a very special ecosystem, the Morro Bay Estuary.  At the bottom of this page, you'll find links to request a reservation and for tips on a successful trip to the museum.


Estuary Sunset
Estuary

This premier program introduces students to basic physical and biological forces at work in an estuary

California Sea Otter
Marine Mammals

The Marine Mammal program features the California Gray Whale, sea otters, harbor seals and sea lions while emphasizing the relationship between the success of marine mammals and a healthy estuary.
Centipede Motif
Native American

The Native American program provides students with an appreciation of Chumash and Salinan ingenuity in successfully modifying and adapting to the natural setting of the Morro Bay Estuary.  Available for grades 3 and up.
Nesting Cormorants
Morro Bay Birds


The Bird Program focuses on the birds of the Morro Bay Estuary and their adaptations to the estuarine environment.


Creating a passion for education - From tide pools to gardens, wings to flippers -
Natural History in our State Parks