Educational
Services
Our goal at Wild Spirit Recreation is to provide educational experiences and opportunities to everyone who is willing to explore the wild. Our educational services include engaging with youth to explore their local communities by hosting curriculum based STEM activities, classes and workshops.
Upcoming Educational Programs
Below is a list of scheduled activities.
Email us at wildspiritrec@gmail.com to register for upcoming programs.
**Please note that custom programming is available upon request**
Wednesday, April 16 9am - 12pm
Wednesday April 23 9am - 12pm
Wednesday, April 30 9am - 12pm
Vernal Pools - Wildflowers, Aquatic Species & Interpretive Walk
Open to Grade Levels 4 - 8
$30 per student per day
Location: Rancho Seco Recreation Area
Details: Come join us on a hike to see the vernal pools at Rancho Seco Recreation Area. Our Wild Spirit Recreation guides will lead the way to the vernal pools, sharing knowledge about the cultural and natural history of the area while helping to identify the native flora and fauna that can be found in the Central Valley landscape.
Wednesday, May 7, 10 am - 12 pm
Topic: Natural & Cultural History
Wednesday, May 14, 10 am - 12 pm
Topic: Riverine and Riparian Woodlands and the animals that call this area home.
Wednesday, May 21, 10 am - 12 pm
Topic: The river and aquatic species
Wednesday, May 28, 10 am - 12 pm
Topic: Native plants and invasive species
Wild Naturalist
Open to Grade Levels 1 - 4
$30 per students per day
$100 per student for the 4-week program
Location: American River Parkway
Details: Our student naturalist program is a 4-week course for grades 1 - 4 to learn about the natural resources of the American River. Each week, our Wild Spirit Recreation guides will explore a new subject of the natural area, such as plants, animals, and water resources. This experiential learning opportunity is a great way for students to connect and explore the local outdoors.
Email us at wildspiritrec@gmail.com for a link to the registration page.
**Please note that custom programming is available upon request**
Certifications and Trainings
With over 30 years of experience combined in environmental education, interpretation and recreation programming, Wild Spirit Recreation co-founders and guides are certified and trained to provide you a high quality experience!
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B.S. in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
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UC California Naturalists course Instructors
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UC Climate Stewards course Instructors
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Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors
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Project Learning Tree Certified
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Project WILD Certified
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Project Flying WILD Certified
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Project Aquatic WILD Certified
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Wilderness First Responders / CPR certified
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Sierra Rescue River Rescue Certified
