In Everlasting Education's After School Ecology Hikes program, your student will get grounded while they connect with the natural beauty of Los Angeles and learn about the city's unique and diverse ecological and cultural history. 
 
While hiking the trails of Griffith Park, we will come into first hand contact with the fascinating history of the Los Angeles River Watershed and the lives of its original inhabitants. Over the course of 10 weeks, we will learn about the lives of native people, animals, and plants while figuring out how to interpret and navigate the massive development of the 20th century. 
 
Who: 7 - 10 year old students
Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 6:00pm 
Drop Off: 3:45 - 4:00pm
Pickup: 6:00 - 6:15pm
Dates: 9/27 - 12/3/2024 (10 sessions)
Locations: Griffith Park, Elysian Park, the LA River, and LA State Historic Park
 
Here is a sample itinerary of what an Ecology Hike looks like: 
3:45 – 4:00 PM – Student Drop-off
4:00 – 4:15 PM – Opening Circle + Location Orientation
4:15 – 5:10 PM – Fun Hike to a Point of Interest with a snack along the way
5:10 – 5:30 PM – Nature Connection Activity / LA History Discussion
5:00 – 5:15 PM – Hike back to the trailhead
5:45 – 6:00 PM – Closing Gratitude Circle
6:00 – 6:15 PM – Student Pick-up
 
All hikes include native plant identifcation, birding, bioblitzes, and other mindful ecology based observations and interpretation. Plus, lots of fun and excitement on the trails!
 
Please email michael@everlastingeducation.org with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!