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Santiago High School AP Environmental Science students started their first out of three schemed field trip under our WHALES Program at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach.
Before taking their 2.3 mile trek on the wetlands, students were able to explore the exhibits of Bolsa Chica provided by the stroke kitty and many taxidermy at research centers.
They were also intrigued by their encounter with a California Kingsnake! Although cautious at first, the students learned that the categories was non-venomous and were hungry to gently touch her.
On their passage in the different regions of the wetlands, students were able to learn the difference between high and low tide, and how endangered the ecosystem has become. Their guide stated that wetlands must be safeguarded so the swine which are dependent on the habitat can have a safe locate to live and breed. Furthermore, she added that it was important that we uphold the environmental standards and laws that are meant to protect these swine and cherished wetlands by not littering and throwing away litter responsibly.
After their hike, students made a positive impact to the wetland by removing two invasive floras: Russian thistles and Australian saltbush. All forty-three students were evoked to be proactive environmental caretakers in their natural, outdoor classroom.
Shortly after, the students were able to visit the Environmental Nature Center, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design( LEED) midst that neatly exhibits fifteen of California’s unique native plant parishes. These high school students loosed their inner child as they walked and marveled around the five-acre facility. Stationed in Newport Beach, anyone is welcome to the Environmental Nature Center, which is designed to teach people of all ages to learn and increase the natural wonders of California.
Blog and photos by Christine H. Do for Coastkeeper
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