Activity: Neighborhood Trash Study

Jun 23, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Ready to be a scientist? This is your chance to contribute to community science and help collect important data about neighborhood trash levels! You will explore your neighborhood streets and document how much trash you see, learning about the...

Activity: Neighborhood Pollution Prevention

Jun 17, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Grade: 4th-6thTime: 20 minutes to one hourAdult support needed? Self-guided student activity, however will need permission and/or supervision to go outside Get out and explore your neighborhood to learn about stormwater runoff and water pollution....

Animal Spotlight: Benthic Macroinvertebrates

May 12, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Grades: 5th-7th Length of Time: 30 minutes Adult Support Needed?: No Benthic Macroinvertebrates are small animals (usually bugs) that live at the bottom of the San Lorenzo River. Benthic macroinvertebrates are an important food source, help...

Activity: Green Home Detectives

Apr 21, 2020 | Activity

Activity Overview Grade: K-7thTime: 30 minutesAdult support needed? Self-guided student activity, however younger students may need adult support with some of the questions.  Explore your home to learn how your family can help reduce waste, save energy and save water....

Interactive Virtual Tour: What Makes a River Healthy?

Apr 14, 2020 | Activity, Featured Articles

Virtual Tour Overview The San Lorenzo River is an important part of the Santa Cruz community for wildlife, plants and humans. A healthy San Lorenzo River is important for the well-being of our entire community. Join CWC staff Whitney Reynier and Mollie Behn on this...