Middle School Field Trip 2012
Pinnacles National Monument
Trip Date: May 15-18, 2012
"Pinnacles National Monument is an excellent outdoor education site. Located along the transition between the Coast Ranges and San Joaquin Valley, the Monument is a wonderful mosaic of chaparral-covered slopes, brilliant wildflowers during the spring, and numerous spire rock formations. The monument is the last remains of an ancient volcano, eroded over geologic time by water, heat, and frost. Animal life is abundant. The rock climbing possibilities are varied and numerous." NAL
Photo courtesy of Rhita Williams
"Students will discover the unique natural and human history of the area, develop group cooperation through a shared camping experience, enhance leadership abilities, and learn basic camping skills." NAL
For an overview of trip details:
Download the MS Field Trip Worksheet (pdf)for cost, chaperone requirements, and other details.
To check out a full description of the trip:
Go to the Naturalists At Large (NAL) web site.
Have a question?
Go to the NAL FAQ page.
Find out more about NAL.
Go to the NAL home page.
Chaperones:
Our trip chaperones have been determined: Barbara Benzwi, Melinda Blackorby, Wayne Diamond, Pat Piette, Steven Raphael, Sam Rudel and Steve Spielman will soon begin preparing themselves for their chaperone duties. They'll be joined by Ms. Massey, Ms. Scruggs, Ms. Hines and me. Together we'll guide and care for the students on our multi-day adventure. Thank you to everyone who put their name in the hat - without your support, Hillcrest could not make this trip happen.
Diana Biondo, Middle School field trip coordinator
Other:
Trip fees ($275/student) can be dropped off at school with Ms. Massey or Ms. Scruggs or left in Diana Biondo's mailbox, located in the school office.
If you missed the meeting or want to review the NAL presentation again you can view it here at slideshare.net. If you aren't taken directly to it search for "Naturalists at Large" and scroll to "Pinnacles Rock Climbing".