Classified for credit

UNESCO World Heritage national park covering glaciology, granite geology, giant sequoia ecology, and Sierra Nevada watershed biology.

UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park — covers geology, ecology, watershed science, and wildlife biology across diverse Sierra Nevada ecosystems.

Big Sur state park with coastal trails, river estuary, and redwood groves — covers coastal ecology, riparian biology, and California natural history.

CA coastal park with the largest mainland elephant-seal breeding colony — marine mammal biology (guided walks Dec-Mar by reservation).

Old-growth coastal redwood reserve north of San Francisco — covers forest ecology, tree biology, and California natural history.

Private wildlife preserve housing endangered African ungulates including giraffes and oryx — covers conservation biology and endangered-species breeding programs.

Nature center within Pinnacles National Park featuring cave talus formations and native wildlife habitat — supports geology, cave biology, and ecology.

California old-growth coastal redwood park — covers conifer biology, forest ecology, fire ecology, and the geography of temperate rainforests.

Alpine zoo specializing in injured and non-releasable native wildlife — covers wildlife rehabilitation, ecology, and California mountain species.

State park preserving old-growth giant sequoias — covers dendrology, forest ecology, and California natural history.

California-native wildlife trail at Oakland Zoo featuring mountain lions, condors, and grizzlies — covers conservation biology and native ecosystems.

Santa Cruz Mountains state park with sandstone rock formations and old-growth redwood forest — supports geology, forest ecology, and trail-based PE.

Victorian glass conservatory in Golden Gate Park housing rare tropical and temperate plant collections — supports botany, plant adaptation, and biome study.

Coastal state park with tide pools, marine terrace geology, and underwater preserve — supports marine biology and coastal ecology field study.

Lake Tahoe state park with old-growth forest, granite geology, and shoreline ecology — supports biology, earth science, and physical education.

120-acre botanical garden with native California and Japanese garden sections — supports plant biology, horticulture, and ecosystem identification.

Lake Tahoe state park with old-growth sugar pines and lake ecology — supports Sierra Nevada natural history, forest biology, and watershed science.

National Estuarine Research Reserve on Monterey Bay — estuarine ecology, marine biology, migratory birds, and California coastal conservation.

Historic estate with formal gardens and naturalistic grounds — covers horticulture, landscape design, and early 20th-century social history.

AZA-accredited zoo with conservation programs covering zoology, animal behavior, and wildlife biology across diverse species exhibits.

Coastal California state park with tide pools, rocky intertidal zones, and redwood-adjacent habitat — marine biology and coastal ecology fieldwork.

Hands-on giraffe-feeding experience at Fresno Chaffee Zoo — supports African savanna ecology, giraffe anatomy, and animal-behavior observation.

1,000-acre urban park in San Francisco containing botanical gardens, a natural history museum, and coastal habitat — supports ecology and urban conservation studies.

High-Sierra state park featuring geothermal hot springs, riparian meadows, and conifer forest — geothermal geology, hydrology, and Sierra Nevada ecology.