Education & Recreation

Education was the first program offered by the River Parkway Trust shortly after it was formed in 1988. Recognizing that children today have much less physical and unstructured contact with nature than did previous generations, the Board of Directors felt it was important to bring kids to the river to learn about it and to develop a sense of connection with the river.

The program is thriving today, and boasts of bringing more than 15,000 children of all ages to the river annually. This huge effort would not be possible without the help of a special group of River Docents who introduce children from all over the Central Valley to the alive and wild side of the river.

Education Programs

FIELD TRIPS TO THE RIVER
Take your class on a field trip to a site along the San Joaquin River in Fresno for a day of hands-on learning tied to California State Science Standards. A River Docent will lead your trip, all materials will be provided. Cost: $3.00 per student. Register early for fall and spring trips, grades K-8.

TO THE COKE HALLOWELL CENTER FOR RIVER STUDIES
This beautifully restored ranch house on Old Friant Road is now open for school field trips! A River Docent will lead your trip which is tied to California State Social Science Standards, designed especially for 4th grades. Cost: $3.00 per student.

RIVER QUEST
Introduce your students to the San Joaquin River with an interactive classroom visit from a River Docent. Choose from our selection of programs designed for grades pre-school through 8th. Each visit lasts 30-45 minutes, minimum two presentations per school visit, one classroom per presentation. Cost: $40.00 per presentation.

TEACH THE RIVER
Treat yourself to a weekend full of river-related workshops and field trips for teachers and non-formal educators! This 5th annual event will once again be held at CART in Clovis, February 26-27, 2005. Registration available in January.

For additional information and to register for all programs, call the River Parkway Trust at (559) 248-8480 extension 110, or email Liliane Sidler at lsidler@riverparkway.org.