• 3,000 participants annually; 68% of 2026 participants are from underserved schools and communities • All field trips are free, with funds available for bus transportation • Classes are consistent with Next Generation Science Standards • The program connects students to nature, promoting ecological literacy, environmental stewardship, conservation, and socialemotional learning • Field trips integrate science, natural history, nature journaling, and art • Students say our outdoor program is “the best field trip of the year”! Support Environmental Education for Monterey County students! Our Big Idea – To bring Monterey County students to our outdoor classroom for immersive learning experiences The Santa Lucia Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit land trust established in 1995. Through innovative conservation practices and community engagement the Conservancy serves as a model of ecologically sustainable development throughout the Central Coast. Use the QR code to support our Big Idea! mcgives.com Monterey County GIVES! 2026 93
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