We believe the next generation of environmental stewards is already here; they just need the opportunity to connect. Through free field trips, in-class lessons, and hands-on watershed experiences, we’ve connected over 75,000 students with the waters around them.

Our education program specifically reaches Title I schools and communities that have historically been excluded from environmental access. For many students, it’s their first time seeing a tidepool, testing water quality, or realizing they have a role to play in protecting the environment.

Are you an Orange County teacher interested in working with us? Fill out this survey to get started.

Active Programs

WHALES

Watershed Heroes: Actions Linking Education to Stewardship (WHALES) is a year-round education program for middle and high school students in Orange County.

Kids Ocean Day

An annual celebration that brings over 1,000 underserved elementary students together to take action.

Kids Care

Our solutions-based marine debris education program for elementary students in 3rd through 5th grade.

Map of Activities

Explore the field trip locations and activities offered by our education programs!

At-Home Learning

Our watershed education staff has prepared a comprehensive list of various at-home learning resources organized by subject and school level. This is a living document that is actively updated.

View Document

Legacy Programs

DROPS

Our staff developed a curriculum to teach students about the Low Impact Design features and stormwater monitoring and analysis.

Sponsorship

Our no-cost education programs would not be possible without our incredible sponsors!

Contact Coastkeeper’s education director, Genesee Ouyang, at genesee@coastkeeper.org to learn more about supporting our education programs.

Major Sponsors