Classified for credit

East Bay shoreline state park along San Francisco Bay — covers Bay estuary ecology, shorebird habitat, and California coastal geography.

Federally managed Central Valley wetland refuge supporting migratory bird study, waterfowl ecology, and refuge management curriculum.

Small accredited zoo with conservation focus inside a county regional park — animal biology, habitat diversity, and wildlife conservation.

Private zoo near Salinas featuring exotic and native wildlife with keeper-led education on animal behavior and conservation.

Nature center at Lake Tahoe's western shore — covers Sierra Nevada ecology, forest biology, and alpine habitat in a hands-on interpretive setting.

Nature center in the Santa Barbara foothills — covers California native plant ecology, wildlife biology, and conservation through exhibits and trails.

Urban wildlife refuge lagoon in Santa Cruz supporting migratory birds and wetland species — covers wetland ecology, ornithology, and water-system biology.

Preserved natural area with native California plants and habitat — supports botany, local ecology, and conservation education.

Nature center in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park — covers coastal sage scrub ecology, native wildlife, and California biodiversity.

City-operated canyon nature center with riparian and chaparral habitat trails — covers Southern California native ecosystems, wildlife biology, and field observation.

Urban nature center with riparian habitat, native plants, and wildlife observation — supports local ecology, bird biology, and environmental stewardship.

Small accredited zoo inside Irvine Regional Park with native California and exotic animals — supports zoology and wildlife conservation study.

Foothill state park on the Diablo Range with grassland and oak woodland habitats — supports California ecology, geology, and geographic study of the Coast Ranges.

State park adjacent to Palomar Observatory — combines chaparral and conifer ecology with proximity to a world-class astronomical research site.

Interpretive center on Upper Newport Bay estuary — covers coastal wetland ecology, migratory birds, and estuarine biology.

Community nature center with trails and live animals — California foothill ecology, native plants, and natural history observation.

Los Angeles County nature center and canyon park with trails and live-animal exhibits — covers local geology, oak woodland ecology, and California gold rush history.

California State Parks nature and history center at Waddell Creek covering coastal redwood ecology, migratory wildlife, and Costanoan heritage.

Botanic garden specializing in California native plants within Tilden Regional Park — covers plant ecology, native habitats, and regional biodiversity.

Urban wildlife center on Lake Merritt with waterfowl habitat and nature exhibits — covers local ecology and bird biology.

Federal wildlife refuge on the Pacific Flyway with a driving tour route — migratory waterfowl biology, wetland ecology, and conservation management.

Northern California coastal state park with kelp forest tide pools and rocky intertidal zones — supports marine biology, geology, and coastal ecology.

USFWS refuge on San Diego Bay — covers shorebird and migratory bird ecology, salt marsh habitat restoration, and Pacific Flyway geography.

Federal wildlife refuge in coastal San Diego County — covers chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecology, endangered species habitat, and migratory bird biology.