Custom outdoor education trips for your school.

2. 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…
Who do we
serve ?

3. Pygmy Forest of Sonoma
Giant Forest of Sequoia
Sonoran Desert
Colorado River
Catalina
Island

4. What does
Naturalists at Large
do ?

6. 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.

7. Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 students
Always with one
NAL instructor
and one adult
from your school

8. 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.

10. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 Services
1st Response (Park Service EMT): depending
on area 5-30 minutes.
Ambulance: 45 minutes out of Hollister
Medivac Helicopter: 15 minutes
Law Enforcement: Minutes

15. Where are we going ?

16. Pinnacles
National
Monument

18. Just a
few
hours
from
the
Bay
Area
30 miles
south of
Hollister

19. Aptly named for the local rock forms

20. Oddly
shaped
spires and
crags tower
above
chaparral-
clad hills
make for a
unique
outdoor
setting

21. Located along the San
Andreas Rift Zone
4 distinct biological
communities
Home to the California
Condor
Contains miles of
maintained hiking trails
Access to a wide range
of rock climbing sites
And caves to explore

22. Near the east entrance to
the park you will stay at a
park campground

23. A National Park Service operated campground with tent sites,
R.V. sites and group camping sites. Modern facilities include a
convenience store, swimming pool and hot showers.
Pinnacles Campground

25. We use custom made 4-person tents, which are typically used to
shelter two students and their gear (each faculty get their own tent).

26. And food preparation are skills to be learned…

27. Meals are
wholesome
affairs providing
the nutrition
needed for active
participantsThere’s a variety of menu
options from which to choose

29. 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.

32. A focus of most all
Naturalists at Large
programming is the
interaction of the
individual with the
group. The needs of
both must be met
through the
development of
cooperation,
leadership and
problem solving skills.

33. The facilitation of
activities, with the
emphasis on our
interaction with the
environment and
each other,
promotes awareness
of each individual’s
role in making the
group experience a
positive one.

34. A key
component to
most every
Pinnacles
program will
be…

35. R
O
C
K
C
L
I
M
B
I
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G

36. After completing a safety
course called “ground school”
and…

37. With a little help
from friends…

38. And our
climbing
staff..

39. You are CLIMBING !!!

40. All levels of
ability are
accommodated
on our
climbing
program

41. And after a half day of climbing
it’s time for some lunch and…

43. Study Chaparral Community,
Oak Woodland and Grassland
Adaptations of Plants and Animals
Volcanic Geology
Environmental Influences on specific
Ecosystems
Condor Habitat and Preservation

45. Miles of hiking trails can
lead you to the high peaks…

46. the
caves at
Bear
Gulch…

47. Or to a view of the lake that feeds Chalone Creek.

48. You may even
meet some of
the…
Locals !

49. And a few other optional activities…
Journal & Reflective
Activity
Animal Tracking
Map & Compass
Orienteering

50. Creativity
Relaxation & Stretching
Fun Games

51. And when the
sun sets, the
day is not
over…

52. It might be time for a campfire….
Or…

53. Star studies and
the night sky

54. Night Hike

55. A Typical Day
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Groups A and B do journal activities,
geology hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D
rock climb
12:00 Lunch by groups
1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities,
geology hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B
rock climb
4:30 Return to camp for large group games
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Evening Program:
Night walk and star study
9:00 Students released to faculty

56. Hike, climb,
play, and
learn

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National MonumentNational Monument

60. Ask about…
Allergies,
Medications, and
Special Dietary
Needs

61. 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.

62. 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).
Two good water bottles (quart or liter size).
The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment
list for specifics).
A ground pad for underneath you and your
sleeping bag.

63. Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 1 or 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.

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