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.
Living Lab Field Trips
Enrich your learning experience with hands-on, standards-based lessons that include interactive activities during your visit to the Living Coast.
Learn more about our TK – 12th grade programs, descriptions, and pricing.
Virtual Field Trips
Bring the experience of wildlife and science programs normally offered at the Living Coast to your classroom through virtual animal encounters, zoom program lessons, and pre-recorded video lessons. All virtual field trips are led by our trained educators at the Living Coast!
Learn more about these virtual options for your lesson enrichment.
Outreaches to Your School
Bring scientific exploration of the natural world to your classroom with the Living Coast’s outreach programs. We offer a variety of outreach lessons, science night Discovery Station booths, animal encounters, and library programs.
Learn more about outreaches to your location!
Title 1 Aid
The Living Coast Discovery Center is fortunate to receive support from local organizations and foundations so that we can offer sponsorship to eligible groups. Sponsorships cover the cost of program fees but do not cover the cost of transportation. Availability of sponsorships is subject to change based on grant sponsorship. Please keep checking this page for updates on sponsorship opportunities!
Learn more about our current grant sponsorships and recommendations for other organizations that offer funding.
Resources & FAQs
If you have any questions about our programs or your upcoming visit, please click here for more information about field trips. For program descriptions & resources, click here.
Chula Vista Elementary School Disctrict ONLY
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Since opening in 1987, the Living Coast and Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) have partnered together to provide standards-based, hands-on science classes to all schools throughout the district.
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