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Self-Guided Adventure Series

Interested in exploring Crissy Field but can't fit one of our programs into your schedule? Come on down anyway and go on a exciting and educational journey around Crissy Field marsh following one of our four Self-Guided Adventures!

You and your group will learn all about the environmental and cultural historyof Crissy Field as you explore the unique urban ecology of this piece of your National Park.

The Self-Guided Adventure is designed for middle school students, however, it is easily adapted to be fun for other ages!

Its FREE and you can pick up an Adventure booklet at the Crissy Field Center or print it out from the PDF available below.

To reserve materials and receive a pre-site packet, contact Aekta Shah, Middle School Programs Coordinator at (415) 561-7766.

Talkin' Trash

This program will make you look at garbage like never before. Get to know the people who lived near Crissy Field by examining the garbage they left behind. Learn about the garbage we throw away today, how we can make less of it and what we can do each day to reduce waste. Complete the day with a Crissy Field beach cleanup. Click the link to view the booklet in PDF format. Details

Diverse-ology

Investigate the many natural resources of Crissy Field: bird-watch, monitor ecological diversity, and learn about native plant medicinal properties. Play the "web of life" game and create your own web for your life and community. Click the link to view the booklet in PDF format. Details

Getting There Green

Find out how different forms of transportation have had an impact on Crissy Field. Conduct a transportation survey, analyze car advertisements and map your own greener, cleaner transportation routes. Click the link to view the booklet in PDF format. Details

Water Around You

Water is all around us, especially here in the Bay Area. Gain knowledge on how water gets to us and what it looks like when it leaves. Find out about the state of the bay and come to your own conclusions about water quality by conducting a water quality analysis. Program available October 2002. Click the link to view the booklet in PDF format. Details