lower colorado river: naturalists at large

Our education programs for over two hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the…

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Pygmy Forest of Sonoma

Giant Forest of Sequoia

Sonoran Desert

Colorado River

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What does

Naturalists at Large

do ?

We work with each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs.

Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 studentsAlways with one instructor and one adult from your school

Naturalists at Large provides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through

high school level students. We can

accommodate trips for 15 students to

over 200.

Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.

With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.

All of our instructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid.

RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency ServicesAmbulance: One hour by road give or take depending on whether the call comes from Palo Verde, Walter’s or Picacho.Medivac Helicopter: 20 minutes to two hours. Law Enforcement: Walter’s 30 minutes to one hour, Picacho minutes from State ranger (on site).

The Lower Colorado River is

right over here

Between

Blythe

And

Yuma

Trips often begin

here at Walter’s Camp

And finish

here at Martinez

Lake

Upon your arrival…

Upon arrival…set up campUpon arrival…set up camp

Get Sheltered…

4 person tent with 2-3 students per tent

Everybody get’s to help with camp chores

Meals are wholesome

affairs providing the nutrition needed for

active participants

There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose

Allergies and Special Food Needs

Program meals offer vegetarian food options.

For those with specific needs due to allergies or personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your faculty.

Naturalists at Large can help guide those with special diets to supplement their meals in ways which everyone can most easily manage.

AND…

Get Paddlin’!

Paddle School will introduce the basic techniques for safe, comfortable control of the two person canoe that is used throughout the trip.

And day two begins…

Breaking camp and…

prepping boats

Help to carryHelp to carry

thethe

group geargroup gear

And what might be seen while on this trip?

Visit Draper and Adobe lakes…

Steam boat era is long gone…

But not forgotten…

The Colorado’s 2-3 mile per hour current will move us around each bend with new things to discover

And the day is not all spent on water

And not all day is spent on the And not all day is spent on the waterwater

Take a Break

Sandbars provide great opportunity to stretch legs and…

Play!

Drapers Cabin

Hike to…

Revisit the past at…

“RAFT UP”

For lunch, a natural history lesson, or for just a chance to relax and take a dip

And a few other optional activities…

Journal & ReflectiveActivity

Map & CompassOrienteering

Animal Tracking

Creativity

Relaxation & Stretching

Fun Games

And after a full day paddle, watch the colors change at Sunset Rock

Or enjoy a sunrise hike and the Or enjoy a sunrise hike and the view from overhead!view from overhead!

RELAX…with friends

And later…

Try a night paddle!

Enjoy a

campfire…

A night walk…

Take

Or study the night sky

This ribbon of life flows through the driest desert in North America. The

colorful history of the miners, ranchers and people who lived along the river, is an exciting

aspect of this trip. Arid lands and water transfer systems are part of the American west. By the end of

the trip all students will be competent in the art of handling a

two-person canoe.

So.. JOIN US…

ON THE COLORADO

RIVER

LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRIP

A Typical Day7:30Breakfast 9:00Everybody hits the river by paddle group, with a mid-morning stop and short hike to Lonesome’s Last Stand for Journal Activity. 12:00 Lunch by groups1:00 On river with paddle into Draper’s Lake and group float with water policy discussion4:30Arrive at outpost and set camp6:00Dinner 7:30Evening Program: Night walk and star study9:00Students released to faculty

Equipment Reminders

Follow your equipment list.

Pack together. Adult and student can double check the contents of the gear bag.

All clothing should fit in a medium size duffle.

A day pack is essential to move about the program with water, some food, extra layers of clothing, and personal incidentals.

Utensil Kit that may be reused for each meal and a cup that can handle hot & cold liquids.

Rain gear is a must. (water-proof shell) Rain Ponchos are fine.

Comfortable closed toed shoes are required. Light weight hikers or tennis shoes with a few pairs of good outdoor socks (non-cotton).

Water Shoes, either outdoor sandals with heal strap or aqua socks.

A good water bottle or two (quart or liter).

The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment list for specifics).

Ground pad. Ensolite pads are much cheaper than thermarest types and work just as well.

Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 2 gallon storage ziplocks are good for protecting clothing in a gear bag from moisture. Along with a couple hefty 15 to 30 gallon bags to line your gear bag and sleeping bag (& daypack).

Don’t send gear that you could not afford lost or broken (expensive cameras, cell phones, and other electronics). A handy disposable camera would be just fine.

Follow your equipment list, ask questions, borrow from friends.

Allergies, Medications, and Special Dietary

Needs

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