Living Lab Field Trips

Educational Programs for All

Since opening in 1987, the Living Coast Discovery Center has offered a variety of educational programs right here on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sweetwater Marsh.

The Living Coast - Field Trips - Turtle Lagoon

The Living Coast - Field Trips - Preschool

Preschool Programs

Begin exploring the natural world! We have numerous educational classes that are designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate. Preschool programs include an hour-long lesson and craft facilitated by the Living Coast Education Instructor per class. Fees include admission to animal exhibits and a provided lunch space with storage.

Program Fees

$350 / class (includes 32 preschoolers + 3 adults)
$11 / extra adult (Max of 5 per class; staff or parent, no siblings)
$50 / shuttle (for groups requiring Living Coast staff to pick up from parking lot)

K-12 Programs

K-12 Programs are station-based, with some stations being led by Living Coast staff members and docents. If docents are unavailable, classroom teachers and/or chaperones are required to lead stations using provided resources.

The exact program schedule and stations vary by group size and program type. Field trip programming takes approximately 4 hours. Please be prepared for programs to occur outside, rain or shine.

Program Fees

$350 / class (includes 32 students & 3 adults)
$11 / extra adults (Max of 5 per class; staff or parent, no siblings)
$50 / shuttle (for groups requiring Living Coast staff to pick up from parking lot)