School Programs
School Programs at all Inland Empire District Parks aim to give students a better understanding of the natural and cultural history of the park they are visiting and how these topics relate to their lives now and in the future. The six parks in the district offer a variety of in-person and virtual programs designed specifically for K-12 students to engage with the phenomena and history present in these unique parks. Our programs are all designed to correlate with NGSS and HSS content standards for the designated grade level of that program. Our virtual learning programs are adaptable to any grade level.
- Chino Hills State Park - A 14,000 acre urban wilderness, this park explores topcis of biodiversity, wildlife movement ,and nature journaling.
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area - Part of the State Water Project and home to the Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum, this park introduces students to native cultures and their histories past and present, ancient technology demonstrations, and topics of water resources.
- Wildwood Canyon State Park - This park in the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains features broad grasslands, canopies of centuries-old interior live oak, and historic ranches and homesteads.
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - Part of the State Water Project and the former townsite of Cedar Springs, this park teaches students about California's water system, watershed science, and how everyday actions help protect our water resources.
- Mount San Jacinto State Park - The tallest state park and home to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, this park looks at habitat zonation from desert to alpine forest and leave no trace principles.
- California Citrus State Historic Park - Over 250 acres of citrus tree groves, this park teaches the agricultural heritage of California, the development of the citrus industry, and the role it played in shaping the state's economy and culture.
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area - Home of Mitchell Caverns an original Route 66 sideshow stop, this park gives students the opportunity to expereince a unique cave ecosystem in the midddle of the mojave desert while also touching on local park history.
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