Students will have an outdoor experience through three activities. These activities will help students better understand the life cycle of a monarch butterfly and see monarchs in their natural habitat. Each rotation lasts about 15 minutes. All activities take place outdoors. Please take weather into consideration. Rain would cancel this field trip. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, Park staff can come to your class to teach, or virtual teaching options can be made available.
- Activity 1: An interactive talk about the monarch life cycle, insect anatomy, migration and senses.
- Activity 2: Take a walk through the habitat, learn about monarch conservation and view monarchs through a telescope.
- Activity 3: Hands-on monarch themed activity students can take home.
For more information about the Monarch Butterfly Grove field trip, contact Michelle Claassen by email at Michelle.Claassen@parks.ca.gov or call (805) 474-2664.
Age group: K – 4th
Group size: 60 students max
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, December, January, and February
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove